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Statement on Summerhill Publix Incident
Post Date:09/04/2023 11:47 AM
Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Statement on Summerhill Publix Incident
ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement.
“Our Administration is concerned about the impact this incident will have on the safety and access to food and pharmacy services in this community.
“Assessments and inspections by multiple parties are underway with more to come over the coming days.
“While there is no exact timeline for full resolution, I have been told several options for full or partial re-opening of the store and parking garage are under review by the companies involved and relevant government agencies.
“Again, our Administration takes this matter very seriously and the City will provide more updates as they become available.”
Background on incident:
On the morning of Saturday September 4, 2023, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department was dispatched to the Publix Supermarket at 572 Hank Aaron in the Summerhill neighborhood regarding a parking deck collapse. Once on scene, they determined a crane truck fell through the concrete parking deck.
Signage was posted in the area listing the weight limit for the parking deck. One injury was reported—that of a crane operator—and the only hazard of note was diesel fuel runoff. Units on scene developed a plan to divert diesel fuel from the sewage system and water was temporarily shut-off to address the incident.
While this occurred on private property involving a private business, the City is engaged and monitoring the situation, and will ensure all safety measures are in place.
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