The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s not working around metro Atlanta
Update: Atlanta (Fulton)
In February, we told you about Sean Selman’s plight with a busy street.
“The city came through unannounced two days in December, right before the holidays, and started a paving job along Cardova
Drive, Armand Drive, and a few other side streets. They put down some type of top coat or tar throughout the neighborhood, left, and never came back. Lots of cars were in the way, so
they zigzagged all over the place. A big machine used some kind of heating element
that burned or singed lots of landscaping. Now whatever they put down is starting to come up in lots of spots and is just a mess,” Selman said.
We contacted city offifficials who said two di ff ff ff ff ff ff e rent city departments are working on the problem
Days on list: 146
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-3306240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov
New item: Atlanta (DeKalb)
In January, we told you
about Jack Hyman’s problem with a sewer cap in DeKalb County.
He said the issue is infront of 2485 Shallowford Rd., a heavily trafficked road.
“The street has been broken around a sewer cap for over two years and gets worse daily as cars have to drive right on it, especially during rush hour. I have written, called and faxed about this problem multiple times over thepast twoyears to no effect. A few months ago, some lines were spray painted around it but nothing has happened since,” he wrote.
We sent the item to DeKalb County andwill let youknow when it is fixed.
Days on list: 173
Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov
Update: Atlanta (Fulton)
For months, Diane and Roger Harris hoped a sinkhole would be repaired at 2166 Howell Mill Road.
“At the end of October 2017, a sinkhole in our front yard adjacent to the sidewalk appeared. The hole appearing to be approximately 5-6 feet in depth exposed an underground pipe,” Harris wrote.
After learning the issue was a water pipe, Harris contacted the city.
“We were told another sinkhole in our neighborhood was repaired and our work order was marked complete. The representative told us another work order would be generated and the issue would be addressed promptly. Since then, city inspectors have inspected the area and determined the hole is caused by something wrong under the street,” Harris added.
We sent the item to the city and will keep you updated.
Days on list: 159
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-3306240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov