The first four families to relocate from the Forest Cove Apartments received their keys and began their move to new homes today. The moves are the first made possible through funding Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens secured to expedite the relocation of families from the complex.

“Today is an important milestone, as these families begin their new journeys,” said Mayor Dickens. “Every resident deserves the dignity of safe and quality housing, but that has long been lacking for the families living at Forest Cove. I’m grateful that these four families have an opportunity for a fresh start, and we will not rest until all of these families have that same opportunity.”

On May 16, Mayor Dickens signed legislation allocating the first $1.5 million of a planned $9.1 million City investment to support the relocation of Forest Cove residents. The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta is facilitating the relocation in partnership with the City and The Millennia Companies.

“These moves are a long time coming for residents of Forest Cove,” said Frank Fernandez, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. “We are grateful to the City of Atlanta and to our stakeholder partner organizations for working together to ensure the smooth, successful relocation of these families.”