The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Firm aids fight against virus at City of Refuge
In a world turned upsidedown, Aguair was in position to assist in combating the invisible enemy.
The Marietta-based manufacturing company was prepared for the challenges the pandemic presented.
“We were already in the sanitation industry before COVID-19 in processing plants, packing facilities, storage facilities and retail, Aguair’s Managing Director Faizan Aly said.
“When the pandemic hit, we already had sanitation equipment and it was just a matter of evolving the system for the use in the public spaces,” he added. “The SaniCart was introduced as it could be utilized by anybody and everybody.”
In their community, they saw the services provided at the City of Refuge, especially their Workforce Innovation Hub, where multiple programs such as automotive, coding, security and culinary arts are offered.
They knew the equipment would be valuable to the organization in assisting to keep the students, staff and residents safe, said Aly.
“The City of Refuge is in the heart of where it is needed to be. It is by design.
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They need to operate 24/7 and need to continue to work,” said Aly.
Two of Aguair’s disinfectcollective spirit to help oth- ing products, SaniCart and ers regain their footing in ClensAir, were donated. everyday life.
“With the mobile SaniCart “There is no one magic (paired with EPA-approved bullet in anyone’s opinion. disinfectants), we have surWhat we were able to give face and air cleaning leav- them was additional layers ing no residue. Our Clen- of protection,” said Scien- sAir provides 24/7 air puritific and Marketing Direc- fication through a six-layer tor Nadya Merchant. process,” he noted. “We finally have a stage
“The donation to the City where we can help people at of Refuge assures the students a micro level to get back on we are proactive about keep- their feet,” Merchant said. ing them safe so they can “We’ve been amazed at how focus on skill development we’ve been able to take our and life transformation,” said equipment and been able to Vice President of Strategy and serve through this.” Development Scott Steiner in an email to the AJC.
Within Aguair there is a
Update: Turin (Coweta County)
It has been a traffic issue that has enraged drivers in eastern Coweta County. We have heard many a complaint about the busy intersection of Ga. 54 and 16 in east Coweta County.
For years, the crossing was governed by stop signs, but later a blinking red light was added, and then a mini-roundabout was installed. Commuters then talked about how small the roundabout was, and big trucks had a tough time navigating it. We learned the issue started back in the early 2010, when traffic was far less on the two state highways.
Last week, we learned that the state DOT was moving forward with creating a modern roundabout, and right of way and easements are being obtained now.
“The project is located in the city of Turin. The proposed length of the project is approximately 0.30 miles on Georgia 16 and 0.22 miles on Georgia 54. Right-of-way and easement will be required to construct the project. The project is 100 percent in Congressional District Number 3 and Land Districts 1 and 2. During construction, a temporary roadway widening will be used with an onsite detour to accommodate traf- fic,” wrote the DOT.
Days on the list: 110
Who’s looking into it: Natalie Dale, Georgia Depart- ment of Transportation, ndale@dot.ga.gov.
Item: Atlanta (Fulton)
Megan Middleton had a
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“One of the issues in this Sunday’s column has always bothered me, the one in Atlanta about the utility hole covers and metal grates. The city has a contract, or at least did, with at least one company responsible for making the utility hole covers level with the street after repaving, wear and tear, or construction. I have always wondered, but not followed up if there’s still a contractor and what are they doing with the taxpay
money if they aren’t fixing these problems,” she wrote.
We sent her issue to the city and will let you know the outcome.
Days on the list: 2
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner James Jackson, 404-330-6240, jamesjackson@atlantaga.gov.