The Last Year at Forest Cove
WABE
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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/
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Recent Episodes
Introducing Buried Truths, Season 5: A Preacher, a Policeman, and a Physician
Four days before Christmas in 1957, Clarence Horatious Pickett, a preacher and newspaper ad salesman in Columbus, Georgia, walked into town to pick up his paycheck. Forty-eight years old and known as…
Ms. Peaches' fight is over—for now
Following WABE's year-long investigation into life at Forest Cove, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens visits the deteriorating complex and kickstarts an effort to get residents out. As a result, Ms. Peaches…
'A housing dream shatters'
Neglect is not new at Forest Cove. A look into archives reveals how mismanagement has plagued the complex since it first opened in 1976. While early residents remember quiet, family-oriented…
'I feel hurt'
Millennia defends itself against reports of poor conditions in its properties. As Ms. Peaches begins to suffer from breathing problems related to her unit, she goes head to head with apartment staff…
The problem everyone knows about
Forest Cove received over 500 housing code complaints and violations over a five-year period, according to an analysis of city records by WABE. The complex also failed numerous federal inspections…
'When's this gonna stop?'
Life at Forest Cove doesn't improve after the complex's sale to Millennia. The renovation can't begin until residents are off the property. But there are continued delays in the relocation process.…
The sale
As the Forest Cove property sits in limbo, residents can feel abandoned. Still, Ms. Peaches tries to keep order, advocating for residents and scolding them for not respecting the complex. Then, comes…
'Like we're not human.'
Ms. Peaches has waited years for better conditions at Forest Cove, as her floor collapses, rats run across her kitchen and her yard fills with trash. But when a letter arrives signaling possible…
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The Last Year at Forest Cove has published 8 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Documentary, News.
The Last Year at Forest Cove is currently moderate with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 10m.
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