The snow that blanketed Atlanta last week left the city with 183 pending pothole requests, a spokeswoman said.
Snow and ice can cause potholes due to the rapid freeze-thaw-refreeze cycle the asphalt experiences. In Cobb, road crews are also battling more than 100 potholes after the cold weather.
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Atlanta city officials expect it will take about two weeks to fix the holes. Repairs started Monday.
Repair costs for one pothole is typically around $66.36, according to the spokeswoman. That means the damage could potentially cost around $12,143.
Residents can report potholes through the city's non-emergency call center, ATL311, by dialing 3-1-1. The service recently extended its hours of operation later into the evening.
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