Atlanta city officials reopened a busy stretch of Howell Mill Road Wednesday night, but say the repair of a sinkhole will just be a temporary fix.
Public works crews are still working to figure out what caused the intersection of Howell Mill Road and 14th Street in northwest Atlanta to sink.
Officials told FOX 5's Morse Diggs that the sinkhole is about 4-6 inches deep, and is located in the 1100 block of Howell Mill Road near 14th Street. A crack could also be seen in the road, which is a bridge that crosses railroad tracks. Authorities say the bridge is safe, and there is no structural damage to it.
Workers spent the day trying to figure out what caused the sinkhole to develop.
The Department of Watershed Management said it was not due to a water leak, and instead is a Department of Public Works issue. A business owner in the area noted that there was construction in the area on Tuesday, and that the crack in the road was first noticed after some blasting occurred.
Merchants who own some popular boutique shops on the west side worried their Black Friday sales could suffer if the road remained closed. They say they don't want holiday shoppers to be turned away.
Crews will return on Monday to try and determine the cause and make a permanent fix.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:31:23 GMT
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Later today, Georgia State Rep. Tyrone Brooks is expected to speak publicly about his recent arrest on fraud and tax charges. Brooks was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
