b'ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTMITCHELL COUNTY HAS DEEP ROOTSGive Them A HandIts a perfect fit, especially for our downtown, says Eubanks. We didnt have enough affordable housing in Pelham, and this gives us new modern housing opportunities.Owned and managed by IDP Properties, the building also features community space, a fitness center, a computer lab, an arts and crafts room, and other common areas. In addition, a section of the first floor is reserved for retail space.CONTRIBUTEDThe Hand Trading Building came on our radar, and I was immediately drawn to the history of the building as well as the impact it once had on the community of Pelham, says New Purpose: Vacant for decades, the Hand Building gained a new purposeRhett Holmes, president of IDP thanks to the vision of community leaders. Properties. I was able to talk with many community leaders and felt Thanks to the vision of communityunits. Constructed using Earth Craftconfident that restoring the building leaders, the Hand Building gainedBuilding standards, the renovationswould be a great economic benefit a new purpose. In 2019, the Jointmaintained the buildings historicalto not only Pelham but Mitchell Development Authority of Mitchellcharm, including an open rotundaCounty. Not only would it bring back County and Pelham worked with IDPhighlighted by a dome withone of South Georgias most iconic Properties and SCG Development tointricately designed glass panes setbuildings, but it would also serve transform the building into 54 one,in copper frames. a dire need in that community for two, and three-bedroom residentialaffordable housing.I was able to talk with many community leaders and felt confident that restoring the building would be a great economic benefit to not only Pelham but Mitchell County.- RHETT HOLMES60 SG MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2021'