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Seniors stranded, Atlanta senior complex faces elevator outage
By Tom Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
People who live at a senior apartment complex in Southwest Atlanta say they’ve had to miss doctors appointments because they can’t get from the top floors. They say the elevators are out once again at Baptist Towers.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The seniors say they fe...
Key takeaway They say the elevators are out once again at Baptist Towers.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The ongoing elevator outage at Baptist Towers in Southwest Atlanta has significant implications for the city's senior population, many of whom rely on such facilities for safe and accessible living. With residents forced to miss medical appointments and other essential events, the situation raises concerns about the adequacy of support services for vulnerable populations in the city. The fact that one elevator was already out of service for upgrades while the other malfunctioned suggests a need for more robust maintenance and backup plans to prevent such disruptions in the future. As the city's senior population continues to grow, ensuring that housing facilities like Baptist Towers can provide reliable and safe living conditions will be crucial. The response of National Church Residences, the operator of the property, will be closely watched to see how quickly and effectively they can restore elevator service and support the needs of their residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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What is this story about? People who live at a senior apartment complex in Southwest Atlanta say they’ve had to miss doctors appointments because they can’t get from the top floors. They say the elevators are out once again at Baptist Towers.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The seniors say they fe...
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