PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Danny Thompson 678-410-1738

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — At 10:15 a.m., Dawson County E911 received reports of a sink hole at 185 Hwy. 400, the business of AutoZone. Fire units arrived on scene to find a 30-foot by 30-foot sink hole in the front parking lot of AutoZone. Personnel secured the area with barricades. Public Works personnel were on scene to work with business owners on a remediation plan.

There were no injuries or damage reported to the buildings or vehicles. Etowah Water and Sewer Authority is inspecting the area to ensure no water and sewer lines have been comprised. Parking lot will remain closed until repairs have been made.

If you have any questions, please contact Chief Thompson. All photo credits to Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services.