Sober home shuts down after violations, resident outcry

The sober living home planned for 443 Rollingwood Circle will not open after the city issued a zoning violation warning and neighbors mounted weeks of organized opposition.

The owner, April Helene Iannazzone, told the city in May that the sober living home was “officially closed” and all residents had moved out. But her parting message accused Fayetteville of failing to protect her from what she described as harassment and coordinated efforts to destroy her reputation.

The closure ends a fast‑moving dispute that began in early April, but it leaves behind deeper questions that residents said exposes gaps in how the city handles unpermitted businesses in residential neighborhoods…

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