Tobie Grant

Tobie Kendall Grant (1887–1968), known as Aunt Toby, was an American philanthropist in Georgia. She worked in the insurance business, was renowned for fortune telling,[1] and was an African American community leader in Scottdale. She donated land for a park (Tobie Grant Park), recreation center, and library - all named for her.[2]

Grant was a Republican Party delegate.[3]

There is a Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center and a Tobie Grant Manor, a low income housing development built in 1966 on 55 acres. It was slated for demolition in 2013.[4] There is also a Tobie Grant Lane.

References
  1. Price, Vivian (October 5, 2008). "Historic Dekalb County: An Illustrated History". HPN Books – via Google Books.
  2. forgeydekalbhistoryorg, Author (February 12, 2019). "Tobie Grant".
  3. Emanuel, Anne (October 1, 2011). "Elbert Parr Tuttle: Chief Jurist of the Civil Rights Revolution". University of Georgia Press – via Google Books.
  4. "Tobie Grant Manor to be Demolished". April 26, 2013.
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