Civil, human rights center expansion underway

What they're saying: President and CEO Jill Savitt said the center is excited to embark on its next chapter.

• "Our expansion fulfills our founders' original vision to establish a national cultural organization dedicated to inspiring the changemaker in each of us to protect rights."

If you go: Fencing is in place around the center's property, and the primary point of entry for visitors will be the Pemberton Place entrance.

• The center will remain open throughout this year but will close from January through August 2025 when it hopes to reopen with the new space.
• During the closure, the center plans to host its events and education series at coffee shops and other venues around metro Atlanta.