Water Dept. Working Weekends to Handle Calls

Nov 5, 2010 - 14:00
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Water Dept. Working Weekends to Handle Calls
Water Dept. Working Weekends to Handle Calls

ATLANTA, Ga. - Atlanta water employees say they are committed to solving customer complaints about high bills, and they are even pulling Sunday duty to accomplish it. With a new boss and the backing of the mayor-- who authorized the overtime-- water managers tell Georgia Newsday they are tuing the coer on the tide of complaints.

Hit with a barrage of complaints, the water department is making house calls on Saturdays and Sundays in an effort to try and catch up.

 

For the city of Atlanta, that’s extraordinary. A manager told Georgia Newsday he thinks the city has tued the coer on at least dealing with complaints, even if all the answers still haven’t been found as to why some bills skyrocketed.

Numbers provided by Atlanta Water show the call volume in September was 34,000 calls, and in October it came down to 27,000.

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Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.