Update-Cobb County
In March, we told you about Jeff Karcher’s concern over clogged drainage culverts on Columns Drive in Cobb County. We got a response back from the county.
“Our crews clean the area often, however, part of the area that is referred to by Mr Karcher is on privately-owned property and the property owner has to do their part. Our DOT maintenance has received 21 requests to clear that area from April 2016 to Feb. 28, 2017 and we have been diligent in responding to their inquiries,” said a county spokesperson.
Days on list-13
Who’s looking into it: Robert Quigley, public information officer,govpio@cobbcommunications.org
New item-Atlanta
One of the most frequently requested items we receive on a weekly basis is pothole repair. George Tokarczyk
sent us a picture of a pothole at 3334 Peachtree Rd. NE between the Meridian Buckhead and Buckhead Grand Hotel that he said has been a cause of concern for six months. We sent the item to the city and will keep you updated. City officials also said to report a non-emergency service repair, please call 311, the city of Atlanta customer service line.
Days on list-6
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-330-6240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov
New item-Atlanta
David Rogie hopes something can be done about the timing of a traffic light at a busy Atlanta intersection.
“The timing of the lights at the Freedom Parkway/Boulevard intersection is creating a major traffic hazard. Drivers heading east on Freedom Parkway and turning left onto Boulevard are getting stuck in the middle of the intersection because the light farther down Boulevard stays red,” he wrote. Rogie said he watched one Sunday as cars heading west on Freedom Parkway to the connector sat through three light cycles and not one car made it through the intersection.
“Frustrated drivers then were using the left turn lane to try and zig-zag around the blocking cars. This is also causing traffic on Freedom Parkway to backup all the way back to the Carter Center,” he added.
We sent the item to the city to see if the issue can be addressed quickly.
Days on list-6
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-330-6240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov
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