Atlanta, GA
Unreliable elevators leave elderly residents stranded at Atlanta apartment complex
Elevator breaks down in senior housing development
The elevators have been hit or miss at Columbia Heritage Senior Residence on Perry Boulevard, according to residents. Several seniors who live there say they have had strokes, heart attacks, surgeries and other medical concerns that make a working elevator a necessity of life.
ATLANTA – Elderly residents at Columbia Heritage in Atlanta are facing significant challenges due to unreliable elevators.
Some of them say they’ve had to miss crucial appointments due to the inconvenience.
What we know:
Columbia Residential is a housing unit for residents 62 years old and older.
The building has two elevators inside. As of May 2, 2025, neither are working properly.
Senior citizens say they have missed doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, Ubers and Church buses because the elevators are not working properly.
What we don’t know:
It’s still unclear when the elevator will be repaired.
The residents and the property management team tell FOX 5 they’re still waiting for a part to come in.
The Source: FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Aungelique Proctor interviewed about 20 residents, a media representative for the Atlanta Housing Authority and a media representative from Columbia Residential Property Management Team.
Atlanta will face a stifling weekend with Saturday heat indices climbing up to 106 degrees in parts of the region before tracking a wave of disruptive Sunday evening storms, according to the weather team forecast.
Courtesy of Crime Stoppers
ATLANTA – Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a man during a camera sale meetup and firing a gun at the victim as he fled.
What we know:
According to the Atlanta Police Department’s Robbery Unit, the incident happened on May 27 in the 200 block of Hunnicutt Street NW.
Investigators said the victim arranged to meet a man about selling a camera. During the meeting, the man allegedly pulled out a handgun and struck the victim with it.
Shot fired during robbery
Police said the gunman then discharged the firearm as the victim attempted to flee. The victim was not seriously injured.
Investigators said the thief stole the victim’s satchel, cellphone, cash and other personal belongings before leaving the area.
Reward offered for information
What you can do:
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the suspect’s arrest and indictment.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and do not have to provide their names or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), texting CSGA to 738477, using the P3 Tips app or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
Atlanta, GA
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