What’s not working around metro Atlanta

Fixed! DeKalb County

In December, we told you about Esther Basnet’s issue with a water main break.

“More than two weeks ago, there was a main water break in front of our house at 5157 Antelope Lane (next to the street) and as a result water gushed out for several hours until the watershed crew came and fixed it,” she wrote.

Basnet said the problem now is the aftermath of this issue and she was left with a destroyed lawn and dug out mud all over the street and the lawn.

We learned from DeKalb County that the issue had been fixed. Days on list: 8

Who got it fixed: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov

Update-DeKalb County

Also in December, we told you about Tom Peterman’s issue with a familiar problem for readers of this column.

“You have seen this a thousand times. Someone digs a hole in the street, fixes a pipe, puts a plate over it, and acts like the job is finished. These are especially hazardous for cyclists. Why has this become the norm in the metro area? This one is on North Amanda Circle at LaVista Road a year after the work began, despite many calls,” he wrote.

We heard from DeKalb officials that the problem has been identified, and work would be completed soon.

Days on list: 8

Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov

New item-Atlanta

Susan Cobb hopes something can be done about a missing trash can.

“I live in West End, and this summer West End Neighborhood Development invested in landscaping the Joseph E. Lowery islands and the clock tower near and at the corner of Joseph E. Lowery and Oak Street. We are proud of the visual improvements, however loiterers are leaving trash behind the sign, on the sidewalk, and in the street, marring the landscaping that was

done,” Cobb said.

She said a city-installed trash can was originally at the corner of the clock tower site, but it disappeared shortly after the landscaping was completed.

“We’ve contacted our City Council representative about replacing the trash can at least three times, but haven’t had any response. We know the trash can won’t solve all the trash problems, but it will help,” she added.

We sent the item to the city, and will let you know when the trash can is replaced.

Days on list: 4

Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-330-6240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSAN COBB Susan Cobb hopes the city soon replaces a missing trash can in the West End neighborhood.