What’s not working around metro Atlanta

Item: Atlanta (Fulton)

For the last few weeks, we’ve heard about the lack of refuse collection in the city.

“As a follow-up, we had lawn and leaf pickup on part of Greenwood Avenue NE, but, as far as I can tell, not on the surrounding streets. I’ve seen articles in the AJC about missed pickups in other neighborhoods, so this is a bigger issue than my neighborhood,” wrote a concerned reader.

We sent the issue back to the city for an update.

Days on the list: 21

Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Al Wiggins Jr., 404-330-6240, AWiggins@atlantaga.gov

Item: Atlanta (Fulton)

Joe Palladi has an issue with Cheshire Bridge Road.

“I have made comments before concerning the poor condition of Cheshire Bridge Road — its pavement, side- walks and lack of turn lane storage,” he wrote.

Palladi said a fire had compromised the bridge struc- ture.

He said it took over five years to rebuild the bridge on Powers Ferry Road at Chastain Park. GDOT finally had to step in.

“Many restaurants along Cheshire Bridge Road had to endure lockdown due to Covid. They were finally getting back on their feet attracting patrons back. Now the access has been altered by the closing of this bridge along with rerouting traffic to other routes including residential streets,” he added.

Palladi said the city has rezoned and allowed many higher-density developments, including apartments in this corridor.

We sent the issue to the city.

Days on the list: 2

Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Al Wiggins Jr., 404-330-6240, AWiggins@atlantaga.gov

COURTESY A concerned reader says that refuse pickup continues to be a concern around the city.