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‘Totally frustrating:’ Atlanta community calls for demolition of long-abandoned building
By Tom Jones at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
People in one community say for the last 12 years, they’ve had to pass by an abandoned, blighted building when they arrive home and when they leave.They say it is a major eyesore, and they want it gone.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“It’s frustrating. Totally frustratin...
Key takeaway “You’re getting off the expressway or coming down the street, you see this ugly building,” Janice Daniel told Channel 2’s Tom Jones.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The prolonged presence of the abandoned building on Campbellton Road has significant implications for the surrounding community, particularly in terms of property values and public safety. As neighbors have pointed out, the building's condition attracts dumping, graffiti, and even homeless encampments, creating an environment that is not only unsightly but also potentially hazardous. The fact that the city had initially moved to demolish the building, only to be halted by the owner's appeal, suggests that the community's concerns are being taken seriously, but the legal process is slowing down progress. Councilman Wayne Martin's involvement and the case's current status before a Superior Court judge indicate that the city is working to address the issue, but the uncertainty surrounding the appeal process leaves neighbors wondering when they can expect resolution. The community's frustration is palpable, and it remains to be seen how the court's decision will impact the fate of this long-abandoned building.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? People in one community say for the last 12 years, they’ve had to pass by an abandoned, blighted building when they arrive home and when they leave.They say it is a major eyesore, and they want it gone.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“It’s frustrating. Totally frustratin...
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