Rumble strips live up to their name

Noise from safety devices disrupt peace and quiet in Smithonia community

 

  • Alan Johnson, pictured, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in the Smithonia community for almost 30 years. When the new rumble strips were installed, he bought a decibel meter to measure the noise. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)
    Alan Johnson, pictured, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in the Smithonia community for almost 30 years. When the new rumble strips were installed, he bought a decibel meter to measure the noise. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)
  • Strips on Beaverdam Road. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)
    Strips on Beaverdam Road. (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

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    Residents who live on and near Beaverdam Road have voiced their complaints to the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners due to rumble …