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Dozens of open utility holes covered by volunteers while they await Atlanta’s fix
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Gray , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant number of these hazards have been identified, with the group tracking over 100 instances.
In Atlanta , a volunteer group is addressing hazards on sidewalks. They are focusing on utility holes that are open or have broken covers. The city's residents are being encouraged to report these issues.
A significant number of these hazards have been identified, with the group tracking over 100 instances. The volunteers are taking action by installing temporary solutions to make the areas safer for pedestrians. Further information about the volunteer group's efforts and the locations of these hazards is available from the source, including details about a specific location near a local market where repairs were recently made.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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