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Commission hears repair update on public sculpture ‘Flatlander’; repair costs cited as $8,000–$15,000

Chamblee Public Art Commission · February 26, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported that the public sculpture “Flatlander” failed after water froze inside a central tube; a local artist repaired and reinstalled the piece and staff cited full restoration quotes ranging from about $8,000 to $15,000.

City staff told the commission that the public sculpture known as “Flatlander” was damaged when water entered a central tube, froze and broke a weld. Tanisha said artist/volunteer Phil Proctor picked up the piece, repaired it and reinstalled it the day before the meeting.

“Water got down…

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