Hundreds Of Tires Dumped In DeKalb Park: Report

DECATUR, GA — DeKalb County crews are hauling away hundreds of abandoned tires discovered Friday morning at a park in Decatur, according to a media report. As many as 10,000 tires were illegally dumped on a former access road at Fork Creek Mountain Park on River Road, WSB-TV Channel 2 reported.

County officials said it could take days to get rid of all of the tires, with many trucks involved. The tires likely came from a commercial business, they said.

The dumping probably has been going on for six months, they told Channel 2. The individuals who dumped the tires could face hefty fines and even jail time.

One county official said they intend to get several DeKalb agencies involved in finding out who dumped the tires, possibly with the use of undercover agents, Channel 2 reported.

Image: Crews like this one with DeKalb County's Operation Clean Sweep will haul away hundreds of tires from an illegal dump site in a Decatur park (DeKalb County photo).