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The Last Year at Forest Cove

WABE

The federally-subsidized apartment complex known as Forest Cove has some of the worst conditions in Atlanta. For years, tenants sought help with the rats, burned out units and trash that surrounded them. Nothing ever changed. The residents' only choice was to wait on a long-promised renovation. Then, at the very moment construction was set to begin, that promise fell apart. The Last Year at Forest Cove is an investigative series following one resident who continued fighting for better conditions despite broken commitments from private companies and inaction from the government. Hosted by WABE's Stephannie Stokes. Explore WABE's coverage here: https://www.wabe.org/forestcove/

Ms. Peaches' fight is over—for now

After WABE airs its year-long investigation, Ms. Peaches and the residents of Forest Cove get relief.

Oct 3, 2022

7 min

'A housing dream shatters'

A look into the archives reveals how mismanagement has plagued Forest Cove since it first opened five decades ago.

Apr 29, 2022

9 min

'I feel hurt'

As Ms. Peaches believes Forest Cove's situation is about to improve, the complex's renovation is put in doubt.

Apr 28, 2022

12 min

The problem everyone knows about

For years, as Forest Cove fell into further disrepair, local and federal government agencies knew and took little action.

Apr 28, 2022

9 min

'When's this gonna stop?'

Millennia delays the start of the complex's renovation as Ms. Peaches and her neighbors experience a tragedy.

Apr 28, 2022

10 min

The sale

As Ms. Peaches tries to keep order at a near-abandoned Forest Cove, the complex's long-awaited sale to a company called Millennia finally goes through.

Apr 28, 2022

8 min

'Like we're not human.'

Ms. Peaches, a 10-year resident of Forest Cove, has watched her floor collapse, rats run across her kitchen and her yard fill with trash as she waits on private companies to follow through with their renovation plans.

Apr 28, 2022

12 min