Atlanta Police Foundation Renovates Notorious Drug House, Sells It to Cops – WSB-TV Channel 2

ATLANTA – What was once a notorious drug house in Atlanta is now a newly renovated home that will soon belong to an Atlanta police officer who works in this community.

The house at 730 Dill Avenue was once a center for violent crime, including stabbings and murders.

According to police, there were numerous complaints from the community against the home, which led to nine search warrants for illegal drug activity.

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The Fulton County District Attorney's Office ultimately seized the property after a three-day trial.

The home was sold to the Atlanta Police Foundation, which renovated the home as part of its Secure Neighborhoods program.

The program aims to “strengthen communities by providing officers with affordable housing opportunities in the city they protect and fostering closer relationships between law enforcement and the public.”

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