People with disabilities working to pay their own way

Ray Charles Simms cuts his grass at two o'clock in the morning. He says it's cooler then. Besides, he lost his sight in an industrial accident when he was 33, so light isn't an issue. In addition to yardwork, Ray performs packaging and assembly using skills he developed at the Tommy Nobis Center, which equips physically and mentally challeged people with job skills so they can work to support themselves.
Executive Director Connie Kirk says the investment pays off as trainees become taxpaying citizens.
The center is the namesake of Atlanta Falcons football star Tommy Nobis, who remains actively involved in the center.
Listen as Tommy and Connie address Buckhead Rotary regarding the remarkable accomplishments of their trainees. Introduction by Tony Walker.

Ben Carter presentation to Buckhead Rotary makes news

Real estate developer Ben Carter made news when he told Buckhead Rotary new details about his $850 million Buckhead Avenues development:

From today's Atlanta Business Chronicle:

Carter told the Buckhead Rotary Club that he's scouring a database of 250 retailers and would attract names that are carried in luxury department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Read more

Goodbye to "the projects": AHA changing model for providing affordable housing

Renee Glover, president and CEO of Atlanta Housing Authority, tells Buckhead Rotary how AHA is transforming the way Atlanta provides an opportunity for affordable housing. Listen to Glover's presentation.