Atlanta Housing Authority is connecting' its tenants via the web at eight of its 11 senior living properties this week.

The Internet company Connected Living provides the secure web portal. Its  staff will work with seniors and the disabled who live in apartments at Barge Road Highrise, Hightower Manor, Piedmont Road Highrise, Marian Road Highrise, Georgia Avenue Highrise, Marietta Road NW Highrise, Juniper and 10th Highrise, and East Lake Highrise how to use the portal.

Residents will be able to surf the web and keep up with continuing education programs and health services. The service was made possible by a non-government grant.