Public Notice: Official City Service Updates, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Health Advisories

Public Health Advisory: Seasonal Illness and Communicable Disease Monitoring

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to maintain an active advisory regarding the current flu season, which remains widespread and severe throughout the Atlanta metropolitan region. Health officials urge residents to practice consistent respiratory hygiene and consider vaccination, as case numbers have trended high throughout February. In addition to seasonal influenza monitoring, the state’s Health Alert Network remains under a standing notification for a confirmed case of measles identified in the region earlier this year. Residents are encouraged to verify their immunization status, as this highly contagious virus remains a priority for local healthcare monitoring. Public health departments advise that those experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider immediately and avoid public gatherings.

Department of Transportation: Weekend Lane Closures and Infrastructure Projects

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) are conducting critical maintenance and investigation projects this weekend. Motorists should anticipate significant delays and are encouraged to use navigation apps to find alternative routes for the following active projects today, Sunday, February 22:

• SR 13 Northbound: Milling and paving operations are active between Peachtree Street and Monroe Drive. A single left-lane closure is in effect through 8:00 p.m. tonight, with crews swapping to the right lane as progress dictates.
• I-285 Perimeter: Paving and milling projects are underway in both directions between mile markers 18.2 and 15.6, and mile markers 14 to 17.6. These double-lane closures are scheduled to remain active until the early morning of February 23.
• I-75/85 Downtown Connector: Rolling closures for thermoplastic striping installation will commence at 9:00 p.m. tonight between University Avenue and 17th Street.
• SR 400 Westbound: A geotechnical investigation is scheduled at the Spalding Drive express lane, requiring a single right lane and shoulder closure beginning at 9:00 p.m.

City Council and Watershed Management Community Notices

Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea L. Boone (District 10) has issued a public invitation for the grand opening of the Life Space Marketplace today, Sunday, February 22. This initiative is designed to foster community commerce and provide dedicated space for local small businesses. In Midtown, the Department of Watershed Management has released a traffic advisory for a major sewer rehabilitation project on 10th Street NE. While the full 24-hour road closure between Crescent Avenue and Juniper Street NE is not scheduled to take effect until Tuesday, February 24, pre-construction signage and equipment staging are currently active in the area. Residents and local businesses should prepare for detours starting early next week.

Upcoming Municipal Meetings and Hearings

Residents are reminded of several upcoming public hearings scheduled for the new week. The Water and Sewer Appeals Board will convene on Monday, February 23, at 4:00 p.m. to address service appeals and regulatory matters. Additionally, the Climate Resilience Advisory Board and the License Review Board have scheduled sessions for Tuesday, February 24. Agendas for these meetings are available for public review through the City of Atlanta’s official legislative management system.