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)

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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 …