The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s not working around metro Atlanta
Item: Decatur (DeKalb)
One of the requests we receive frequently is about dangerous road issues that could lead to a possible accident. Sometimes it’s deep potholes; other times it’s traffic lights that don’t work or road markings that have faded from the pavement. Linda Grivas told us about a situation in DeKalb County that resulted in a near-tragic accident.
“This (pictured) is at the corner of Shetland and Forkcreek Road in Decatur. The sewer cover is broken and pushed away about two feet from the curb. My neighbor’s five-year-old fell into this opening on her bike. The handlebars on her bike kept her from falling at least six feet down this sewer. Please fix before there is a more serious accident,” she wrote.
We sent the item to DeKalb County and will let you know when it is fixed and no longer poses a danger to the community.
Days on the list: 2
Who’s getting it fixed: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov
Update: Atlanta (Fulton)
Another frequent complaint we get is about the condition of Ga. 400, with road markings, guardrails and signs that do not seem to make any sense. Two weeks ago, we re p orted about Andrew Fernandez’s issue. Fernandez is a regular driver on Ga. 400 and said he was shocked at the deplorable condition of the highway.
“On both sides of Ga. 400, inside I-285, there is exposed gravel that leads to rocks flying up in the air off tires. This road seems more like a-third-world highway,” he said.
The DOT wrote us back and said it would contact the project manager on the scene to see if the situation could be mitigated soon.
Days on the list: 2
Who’s looking into it: DOT spokesman Natalie Dale, ndale@dot.ga.gov