Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Family of injured crossing guard urges flashing beacons as residents warn TDK extension would threaten school zones
Summary
Public commenters urged Peachtree City to install flashing beacons, improve signage and increase enforcement after a Kedron Elementary crossing guard was critically injured; a resident also warned a proposed Crosstown/TDK extension and cross-county annexation could bring thousands more cars past schools and neighborhoods.
A string of emotional public comments at the Peachtree City Council meeting pressed the city to strengthen school‑zone protections after a crossing guard was critically injured while on duty.
Suzanne Spatz, the wife of the Kedron Elementary crossing guard known to students as "Mr. Dave," described sitting at her husband’s bedside following a March 23 crash and urged the council to act. "We need flashing beacons that actually slow those drivers down. We need stricter traffic enforcement in every school zone. We need better lighting and clearer signage," she said, asking the council to make changes "so that no other family has to endure the pain that we have endured."
The remarks came during the public‑comment…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
