Bankhead Courts

Bankhead Courts was a residential complex in Atlanta comprising multiple buildings situated near the boundary between Fulton and Cobb counties. The development was surrounded by warehouses and industrial facilities that characterized the immediate neighborhood.

The complex was built in 1970 on the site of a former landfill and grew to house many residents over the following decades. Infrastructure deterioration eventually led to its demolition in 2011.

The complex was home to a community where most households were headed by women, shaping the social fabric of daily life. This family structure was central to how residents organized their community and supported one another.

The complex faced serious maintenance issues over time, particularly with sewage systems that frequently malfunctioned throughout the development. Since the site was demolished, visitors interested in its history can only access information through historical records and archives.

Mail carriers required police protection to deliver postal items to residents, a sign of the serious security challenges residents faced. This unusual requirement highlighted the difficult conditions that shaped daily life in the community.