Clayton County woman is recovering after apartment fire

A fire at the Premier Garden Apartments in Clayton County burned 18 units and displaced dozens of residents; mental health professional Breyonna Reese says she is relying on therapy, community support and donations as she works to recover.

A recent fire at the Premier Garden Apartments in Clayton County burned 18 units and displaced dozens of people. Breyonna Reese, who lost most of her belongings, has been coping by relying on therapy, help from her community and donations. Reese, a mental health professional, says she has used her own training and advice to manage the emotional effects of the loss. She has been staying with her twin sister, and the apartment complex has allowed her to move into another unit that currently remains mostly empty. Known details: - The fire affected the Premier Garden Apartments, burning 18 units and displacing dozens of residents. - Reese escaped with a purse and the clothes she was wearing and lost most personal items, including academic documents and other belongings. - She is staying with her twin sister, Bionca, while the complex has offered her a different unit that remains largely unfurnished. - As a mental health professional, Reese is using therapy, professional techniques, and community donations to cope with the emotional aftermath. - Reese staged a photoshoot in front of the damaged building as a way to document the moment and to support her own sense of resilience, with help from her sister. Summary: The fire damaged multiple units and left residents, including Reese, displaced and working through loss. Undetermined at this time.