50 tons of debris removed in DeKalb cleaning effort

In areas too thick for a street sweeper to clean, crews manually dig debris to clear the curb. Photo via DeKalb County

In areas too thick for a street sweeper to clean, crews manually dig debris to clear the curb. Photo via DeKalb County

Crews removed 50 tons of trash and debris from a 12-mile stretch of DeKalb County roads during last weekend’s launch of a clean-up program.

Operation Clean Sweep, an initiative created by DeKalb CEO Mike Thurmond, will continue clearing grass and litter every Saturday through August.

The $2.6 million effort is designed to beautify the county and clean clogged storm drains, which can create potholes and cause flooding.

The project started Saturday along South Stone Mountain-Lithonia, Panola and Redan roads.

It continues this Saturday along Panola Road from Snapfinger Road to Salem Road.