Public Notice: Decatur Street Sewer Projects and Winter Health Advisories
Major Road Closure: Decatur Street Sewer Repairs
The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has announced a significant long-term road closure beginning today, Friday, February 13, 2026. Decatur Street, specifically the stretch at 349 Decatur Street SE between Hill Street SE and Hilliard Street SE, will be closed 24 hours a day for approximately six weeks. This closure is necessary to facilitate emergency sewer repairs and the replacement of sewer mains as part of a regulatory compliance project. While through-traffic will be redirected via marked detours, local residents and business owners will maintain access to their properties. City officials have confirmed that emergency services, mail delivery, and trash collection will continue without interruption in the affected area.
State Route 400 Infrastructure Maintenance
In addition to local street work, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) concludes its current phase of advanced maintenance on the SR 400 corridor today. Motorists should anticipate lingering shoulder closures on SR 400 Northbound between Union Hill Road and Shiloh Road through 3:00 PM. These activities are part of the ongoing SR 400 Express Lanes project preparation. Drivers are encouraged to maintain awareness in work zones and utilize local traffic monitoring services for real-time adjustments as weekend construction schedules are finalized. Heavier construction on this corridor is expected to escalate through the spring months.
Public Health: Flu and Measles Advisory
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to monitor widespread and severe respiratory illness activity throughout the metro area. Health officials are maintaining the severe status for the current flu season, strongly urging residents who have not yet received a vaccination to visit local clinics. Following the recent confirmation of measles cases in the state last month, the DPH is also advising families to verify their immunization records. Public health centers across Fulton County remain open during regular business hours to provide consultations and vaccinations to mitigate the current community spread and protect vulnerable populations.
City Initiatives and Public Comment
The City of Atlanta has recently authorized $1 million in additional funding for the second round of its highly successful E-bike Rebate Program. While the specific application portal dates have not yet been released, the city intends to maintain its commitment to equity, with a significant portion of rebates reserved for income-qualified applicants. Furthermore, the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta is currently inviting residents to review the Fiscal Year 2027 MTW Annual Plan. Public comments are being accepted through mid-March, and interested parties can view draft documents at all Atlanta Housing-owned communities or the main administrative office on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue NE.