Gwinnett County completed a court-ordered cleanup of a problem property on Riva Ridge Drive after neighbors say they used a citizen petition to help pressure officials into action.
Channel 2 Gwinnet County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson reported the county hired contractors to remove mountains of trash, debris and personal belongings that had accumulated outside a house on Riva Ridge Drive over several years. The nine-day operation cost $20,500.
“It is a huge difference,” said State Representative Marvin Lim, D-Norcross, who helped neighbors navigate the legal process.
The property had become a nightmare for some, attracting pests and creating health concerns for families living nearby, Lim said…