Take to task for Sept. 11

New Item-DeKalb County

Fred Pollard hopes something can be done about an unusually dangerous pothole.

“A pothole on Clifton Road at Ponce de Leon Avenue has been getting larger for several months. A rebar projects into the pothole and can puncture tires that pass over it,” Pollard wrote.

We sent the item to the county and will keep you updated.

Days on list: 6

Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov

New item-DeKalb County

Richard Prokesch wants to see some improvement with bike lanes.

“I enjoy your column and the coverage and help with road issues in our city. Several years ago bicycle lanes were put down on LaVista Road between Northlake Parkway and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. I welcomed them and found that cars and trucks honored them. However, with time, they have essentially worn off, and I do not feel as safe on my rides. Can you find out if there are any plans to reline the lanes?” he asked.

We sent his question to the county and will let you know if there are plans to rest ripe the lanes.

Days on list: 6

Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov

New item-Cobb County

Jim Sykes wants something done about an eyesore in Cobb County.

“A cable installation contractor, apparently working for AT&T, abandoned a work tent in front of 5500 Highlands Parkway in Smyrna more than six months ago. The tent covers two open terminal boxes and a rat’s nest of wiring. Besides being an eyesore, the tent is slowly collapsing, exposing the wiring to the weather,” he wrote.

Sykes said the property manager for the Highlands Park Owners Association, which maintains the parkway, has tried without success to find someone who will take responsibility for removing the tent and completing this work.

“The contractor also needs to repair a couple sections of sidewalk damaged during the cable installation. One is adjacent to the tent. The other is on Lake Ridge Drive, near Highlands Parkway,” he added.