T.D. Jakes In Talks To Buy 132 Acres At Fort McPherson

The Fort McPherson Local Redevelopment Authority board of directors reported the talks with the T.D. Jakes’ real estate ventures group following a Thursday afternoon meeting.

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The Fort McPherson Local Redevelopment Authority is entering into a 45-day exclusive negotiation with religious leader, author and filmmaker T.D. Jakes for the potential purchase and development of 132 acres at the former Atlanta Army base.

The Fort Mac LRA board of directors reported the talks with the T.D. Jakes‘ real estate ventures group following a Thursday afternoon meeting.

“The announcement today allows for the T.D. Jakes real estate development group to enter into an exclusive 45-day negotiation with Fort Mac LRA to purchase and develop a portion of the remaining property, which consists of 132 acres,” the Fort Mac LRA board of directors said in a statement.