Atlanta’s 14-story Presidential Hotel opened in 1973; now a $53.3m plan could turn it into 282 apartments after decades vacant​on October 6, 2026 at 6:45 am

DeKalb County has approved an initiative to transform the empty Presidential Hotel into modern market-rate apartments. This $53.3 million project will feature 282 residential units, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, with expected completion by the end of next year. Local residents have welcomed this development as a major enhancement to the community’s housing options.