New item-Cherokee County
An abandoned house is causing distress in Cherokee County. Jim Mull wrote us about a situation that has been going on for more than a year.
“The house at 2815 Andover Way in Woodstock burned partially down (most of roof) a year ago and has been abandoned. Since that time, repeated calls to Cherokee County have resulted only in replacing the blue tarp several times on the house and covering the mosquito infested pool. The house is an eyesore and dangerous, even though it has been boarded up,” wrote Mull.
We contacted a source at Cherokee County who got back with us quickly. Chief Marshal Ray Waters said the property owner has been cited for failure to maintain a swimming pool and damaged structure. He added the case is pending in magistrate court, and if convicted, the property owner faces a fine of $1,000 and/or 60 days in jail for each citation.
Days on list-6
Who’s looking into it- Cherokee County Chief Marshal Ray Waters, 678-493-6215, rwaters@cherokeega.com
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New Item-Atlanta
Joseph Pokalsky is frustrated about an obstruction near his home.
“I am writing to let you know about a problem regarding construction debris that is being discarded on the sidewalk in front of 1442 West Wesley Road, about one mile west of Moores Mills Road,” said Pokalsky.
He said the problem started about three weeks ago and keeps getting worse.
“It's impossible now to safely walk, run, walk a dog or push a stroller on this section of the street. I've witnessed several near accidents over the past couple of weeks,” he wrote. We contacted our sources in Atlanta and will update you on the situation.
Days on list-5
Who’s looking into it- City of Atlanta Dept. of Public Works
Commissioner: Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240, rmendoza@atlantaga.gov
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This pile of debris is causing consternation for one resident. Photo/Joseph Pokalsky.
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New item-DeKalb County
Barbara Kimmel is concerned over the speed limit on a local road.
“The speed limit on Fair Oaks Road, between Oak Grove Road and LaVista Road in DeKalb County is 25 mph. That section of Fair Oaks is a totally straight, double-yellow lined road with a large sidewalk for pedestrians. If someone dares to drive 25 mph, they feel like they are not moving and they are truly a danger to traffic on the road,” Kimmel wrote.
She suggested the speed limit should be increased to 30 or 35 mph.
We sent her concerns to DeKalb County and will let you know how it is resolved.
Days on list-5
Who’s looking into it-DeKalb County Interim Director, Roads and Drainage Division: Michael Anderson, 404-297-4833, mmanders@co.dekalb.ga.us
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Fixed-Atlanta
Earlier this month, Atlanta’s James Pond contacted us about the trees in one of the city’s historic neighborhoods.
“On either side of the main entrance to Candler Park, there is a row of very
young trees that are between the sidewalk and the curb. They are pushing us
bicyclists further and further into traffic,” Pond wrote. He suggested someone from the city shear off all the traffic side limbs.
The city’s Parks Department immediately responded.
“There were 10 service berry trees planted by Trees Atlanta five years ago. Trees Atlanta pruned the trees last year. There was little to no conflict with traffic as reported. The greatest incursion beyond the plane of the curb was eight inches and the city arborist and Trees Atlanta took 30 minutes to prune the trees back within the plane of the curb,” wrote Parks Department spokesperson Sharon Davis.
Days on list-2
Who got it fixed- City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Public Information Manager Sharon Davis, 404-546-6813, parkscustomerservice@atlantaga.gov
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