[Everyone] Power Main

Thu Mar 5 02:06:50 UTC 2026

Hey there, I wonder if the ga power folks will be tearing up the parking
pads in front of 410/412? Also wondering about our fence at 412 between
transformer and creek... any indication of what the work will look like on
that side?

Thanks much~
Mel

Melanie G. Davenport, PhD
Art Teacher
Laurel Ridge Elementary School

On Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 8:04 PM David Weiner via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Jordan,
>
> Thanks for handling this while I was at my doctors appointment.
>
> Dave
>
> On Mar 3, 2026, at 15:20, Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Georgia Power was here yesterday to go over the plans to replace our main
> power line. As of now I’m told they want to start as early as tomorrow or
> Thursday. They are just waiting to receive the locations of the remaining
> utility lines that run underneath our driveway. They anticipate the work to
> take 1 to 1.5 weeks to complete, and they will be working on site between
> 8am and 4pm.
>
> Here is what to expect:
>
> They will have a 3-4 man crew that will be boring below our driveway to
> feed the new power lines through to our transformers. The process requires
> them to dig four 4ft x 4ft holes - one next each transformer and the fourth
> near the entrance to our driveway off of Drexel.  I have attached the
> diagram they shared that shows where the lines will be replaced and the
> locations of the 3 transformers on our property. They will also dig several
> 1ft x 1ft pothole sized holes wherever another utility line is located (the
> spray painted lines on the driveway). These holes will be dug along the
> side of the driveway as to not block access in or out.  They do not
> anticipate any loss of power, but if needed they will give us a 72 hour
> notice. There is a possibility that something unexpected may occur during
> the process, and the power may go out without notice, but hopefully this
> won’t happen.  The reps from Georgia Power also confirmed that they are
> 100% responsible for repairing any damage done to the driveway/landscape.
>
> A couple of things to be aware of:
>
> At some point the transformer located next to Maryann’s home (344 Drexel)
> was hit by a vehicle and knocked of it’s concrete platform. They flagged
> this as a potential issue that may lead to an unexpected outage, but won’t
> know until they open the transformer and see the condition within.
>
> Also, they made me aware that legally no plant life should be planted
> within 10ft of each transformer. They will need to trim back the bush next
> to the transformer by 344 Drexel and will need to remove the bushes in
> front of the transformer next to Sara’s home (408 Drexel). Unfortunately
> due to the rules of proximity they cannot replace these plants.
>
> I will keep everyone in the loop as the project gets underway, but in the
> meantime please let me know any questions or concerns.
>
> Best,
> Jordan
>
>
>
>
> <X5317 X5318 CHELSEA PLACE CONDOS.pdf>
>
>
> --
> Jordan Sharon
> jsharona at gmail.com
> 323.680.6177
>
> On Feb 26, 2026, at 3:43 PM, Lauren Rich via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> Tytyty jordan!
>
> Lauren Rich
> Atlanta, GA
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 1:24 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I just spoke with Mr. Hall, the engineer on this project. He's setting up
>> an on-site meeting/walkthrough with his coordinator and team to go over the
>> plans and address any questions/concerns we have. We're aiming to have this
>> meeting early next week and I’ll follow up with the date and time when I
>> hear from him.
>>
>> In the meantime he confirmed they are only replacing the main line that
>> runs underneath the creek, not the individual lines that go to the meters.
>> They will need to dig up a portion of the asphalt driveway near the
>> entrance off the main road, and they are responsible for
>> repairing/restoring any damage done to driveway, landscape, etc. We'll get
>> more details at the meeting. He's also sending me the project plans via
>> email which I will share as well.
>>
>> Please let me know any questions.
>>
>> Jordan
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jordan Sharon
>> jsharona at gmail.com
>> 323.680.6177
>>
>> On Feb 26, 2026, at 7:57 AM, Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>
>> Confirming I didn't speak with them; I think they just misunderstood
>> Lauren's role.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM David Weiner via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I haven't gotten any calls or emails from Georgia Power or the
>>> contractor.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 20:10 Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks Rosamond. I will contact Georgia Power tomorrow.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jordan Sharon
>>>> jsharona at gmail.com
>>>> 323.680.6177
>>>>
>>>> On Feb 25, 2026, at 7:06 PM, R.C. Rodman <rcr1026 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Not sure that what I gathered from a conversation with the
>>>> Georgia Power guy and the engineer (contractor) today will be of help, but
>>>> here is what I gleaned from a short conversation with them:
>>>>
>>>> They are needing to lay cable for main power lines. The lines that
>>>> serve us are both old and go over the bridge, which is not okay.
>>>>
>>>> I got the sense that it wasn't a choice thing but a need thing.
>>>>
>>>> He said they'd start in a week or two, and that people would be
>>>> notified. But he also said that they couldn't notify homeowners unless they
>>>> are signed up to receive notifications, only the HOA rep because the FCC
>>>> otherwise considers it soliciting. He mentioned that he had not heard back
>>>> from Dave, so they may be trying to reach Dave.
>>>>
>>>> This is a Georgia Power job, though they are contracting some of the
>>>> work out, so it might be best to start with the GP guy who gave Lauren his
>>>> card (he said he gave it to the HOA secretary, but from Lauren's email
>>>> maybe that is what he meant, unless Maryann also spoke to him).  I suspect
>>>> that is where questions will end up anyway
>>>>
>>>> They will be digging, and probably will rip up the driveway in a spot
>>>> or two (specifically right in front of Maryann's place). They will repair
>>>> it and put it back as close to the original as possible. They said it might
>>>> take a week.
>>>>
>>>> Rosamond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM Jordan Sharon via Everyone <
>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I’m happy to reach out to the contractor. Feel free to send me their
>>>>> contact information.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jordan Sharon
>>>>> jsharona at gmail.com
>>>>> 323.680.6177
>>>>>
>>>>> On Feb 25, 2026, at 5:51 PM, Lauren Rich via Everyone <
>>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Will do, I think Ron volunteered, but will forward to jordan
>>>>>
>>>>> Lauren Rich
>>>>> Atlanta, GA
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 5:44 PM David Weiner via Everyone <
>>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> But I won't be able to do anything about it until Monday, as I assume
>>>>>> I won't be able to reach the contractor over the weekend. Since it sounds
>>>>>> like things are moving faster than that, Lauren, would you please pass the
>>>>>> contact information on to Jordan? Jordan, will you please reach out to
>>>>>> them? I only have email access right now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dave
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 16:37 Lauren Rich via Everyone <
>>>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I just saw that dave saw my email.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lauren Rich
>>>>>>> Atlanta, GA
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:36 PM Lauren Rich <laureninatlanta at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi ron -
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I shared w dave yesterday by email that a 3rd pty contractor from
>>>>>>>> ga power approached me yesterday as i was leaving, he wanted to speak and
>>>>>>>> meet w our assoc pres as ga power intends to replace our underground lines
>>>>>>>> (they go back to 1984). I m not sure dave is in town, i will give him a
>>>>>>>> call. The contractor told me they want to start next week; worst case is it
>>>>>>>> could take 2 weeks. I do not know what they will have to dig up to do this.
>>>>>>>> I was assured by him that we won't lose power during this time.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Lauren Rich
>>>>>>>> Atlanta, GA
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 3:03 PM Ronald Baggett via Everyone <
>>>>>>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi everyone, saw a guy marking the property and he said GA Power
>>>>>>>>> was going to replace the power main supplying our properties.  Does anyone
>>>>>>>>> know about this?
>>>>>>>>> He said the work order had the project staring tomorrow but he
>>>>>>>>> advised that normally means 5-10 days before they actually show up to do
>>>>>>>>> the work.
>>>>>>>>> Ron
>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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