ATLANTA – Habitat for Humanity is continuing to celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Carter and his work with the organization by dedicating new homes to family in need in Atlanta the week of his 100th birthday.

Six more families will soon make memories in the homes in Browns Mill Village in South Atlanta thanks to Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat offers first-time home buyers in the neighborhood an interest-free mortgage as well as affordable homeowners association dues, which new homeowner Jameka Gray says is life-changing.

“I am so excited this is like a dream come true,” Gray said.

The homes sit on Carter Way, named in honor of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and their work with the Habitat.

“They are amazing global ambassadors, humanitarians, and they live out and fully practice what it means to believe in humanity,” Rosalyn Merrick, President and CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, said.

Habitat for Humanity remembers Rosalynn Carter for decades of volunteer service

The Carters were on Habitat sites for decades building homes. They helped build around 4500 in 14 different countries, including several here in Atlanta, during the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Projects.

“The Carters first got involved in 1984. In fact, just four years later, in 1988, we were fortunate here in Atlanta to host one of the inaugural Carter work projects where they built a blitz of 21 homes in just one week,” Merrick said.

“They’ve been the biggest champions that we could ever ask for for our particular cause, which focuses on all people having access to quality affordable housing in safe, vibrant neighborhoods with opportunities to thrive,” she added.

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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A man was sent to the hospital overnight after he was shot at a homeless encampment, according to Atlanta police.

Police were called to 275 Ted Turner Drive SW at around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, where they found the man shot in the neck and shoulder during a suspected robbery. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.

No suspects have been identified or arrested, police said.

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The season may be over, but Friday brought a positive injury update for Atlanta Braves southpaw Chris Sale. In a meeting with the media, general manager Alex Anthopoulos announced that Sale threw a bullpen at Truist Park Friday and “felt great.”

Sale was slated to start earlier this week during game two of the doubleheader against the New York Mets. Minutes before first pitch, he was scratched with back spasms.

Sale would have likely been on the NLDS roster had the Braves made it that far, but unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way.

More Braves News:

During his presser on Friday, Alex Anthopoulos discussed the 2025 coaching staff, the options of Marcell Ozuna, Travis d’Arnaud, Aaron Bummer, and more.

Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes up Max Fried’s time in a Braves uniform.

MLB News:

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker underwent forearm surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be ready by Spring Training.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo won’t be available in the ALDS as he is still recovering from two fractured fingers.

San Diego Padres righty Joe Musgrove will undergo Tommy John surgery and will most likely miss the entire 2025 season.

The New York Mets announced that right-hander Kodai Senga will start game one of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The St. Louis Cardinals have parted ways with hitting coach Turner Ward.

Minnesota Twins GM Thad Levine stepped down from his role after eight seasons.