Efforts Underway to Remove Trees and Repair Powerlines Across Metro Atlanta
It’s been a hectic few days for residents in metro Atlanta as crews work tirelessly to remove trees and repair downed powerlines following Hurricane Helene. The aftermath of the storm left many neighborhoods dealing with significant damage and debris.
Along Hanover West Drive in northwest Atlanta, a noticeable tree crash in the middle of a neighborhood has mobilized the local community.
Neighbor Sabrina Duncan expressed heartfelt appreciation for her neighbors.
“I had an army of friends, and I can’t tell you how thankful I am for my neighbors who came in and helped,”
Duncan shared on Monday.
“I sat yesterday, looking and not knowing what to do.” Duncan and her neighbors have been working around the clock to clear the debris and other damage caused by the storm.
“I had water up to my third step before it would’ve come into my house,” she added, describing the severity of the flooding.
Cleanup Efforts in DeKalb County
In DeKalb County, crews have been hard at work clearing out two trees that fell on a home and onto the roof of The University Inn at Emory.
Maintenance manager Miguel Nunes recounted the situation:
“One went that way and the other one hit our property here.”
The clear-up work has been sizeable given the extent of the damage.
Increased Demand for Tree Removal Services
At Northside Tree Professionals, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Manager Brian Hartman mentioned that initially, many people called for trees that had fallen on their homes. Now, they’re receiving calls for trees in backyards and across patios.
“This storm was a little different from what we usually get because it was so widespread. Down in the Chattahoochee River, we’ve done a lot of work, but really all over town,”
Hartman explained.
He also highlighted that while many tree removal companies are working in other hard-hit areas like Augusta, their crews—being mostly local—are working diligently in and around metro Atlanta.
Community Resilience and Personal Recovery
For Duncan and many others, the focus now is on restoring a sense of normality and salvaging what matters the most. An emotional part of her recovery was finding her kids’ Christmas pictures floating in a box in her basement.
“It was full of water, the bin that it was in, but somehow they survived,”
Duncan recounted with relief.
It’s these small victories that keep hope alive amid the extensive cleanup efforts.
The community’s resilience is evident as neighbors come together to help one another through this challenging time. With ongoing support from local crews and residents, metro Atlanta is gradually working its way back to normal.
In Other News
In related developments, a 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with illegal street racing along a busy Atlanta road. Authorities continue to address both storm-related issues and regular city affairs, striving to maintain safety and order across the region.
This broad effort underscores the city’s resilience and the enduring spirit of its people as they work together to rebuild and recover.
