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Sandy Springs urges residents not to place leaves, lawn trimmings into storm drains
5919705 · September 10, 2025
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City stormwater staff warned that placing leaves and lawn clippings into storm drains can clog the city’s roughly 5,000 storm basins, slowing water flow and increasing maintenance needs, and asked residents to report problems.
Rhett, a member of the City of Sandy Springs stormwater unit, asked residents to avoid putting leaves and lawn trimmings into the storm system and to report any problems to city staff. "My name is Rhett. I'm in the stormwater unit," he said. "Our stormwater team keeps a very close eye on the 5,000 storm basins in the city to make sure…
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