Lake City, Georgia

06/03/2026

A complete, full weekend shutdown of Interstate 285 is scheduled on the west side of Atlanta from Friday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. until Monday, June 8 at 5:00 a.m. Both northbound and southbound lanes will be fully blocked between SR 139 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (Exit 9) and Cascade Road (Exit 7).
Closure Details
• Location: I-285 between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road
• Timeframe: 7:00 PM Friday, June 5 – 5:00 AM Monday, June 8
• Scope: All general purpose lanes are fully shut down.
• Reason: The Georgia Department of Transportation requires the continuous closure for concrete grinding, slab repairs, and major equipment usage as part of the 10-mile Westside rebuild project.
Recommended Detours
Expect severe congestion across the broader metro Atlanta interstate network. GDOT strongly recommends avoiding the area, but if you must travel through, official detours include:
• Southbound I-285 Traffic: Drivers will be diverted at the MLK Jr. Drive Exit (Exit 9) to I-20, and rerouted to I-75/I-85 southbound.
• Northbound I-285 Traffic: Traffic will be redirected off the interstate at Cascade Road (Exit 7) to SR 166 / Langford Parkway.
• Airport Access: Drivers headed to Hartsfield-Jackson from the west or north should utilize the Downtown Connector (I-75/85) rather than the west perimeter.
You can track traffic backups and detours in real-time by checking the 511 Georgia App.

05/29/2026

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

*** Coming to a House near you ***
The City of Lake City is in the process of changing out all house 911 Emergency address signs. the new ones are high reflective white numbers on a blue reflective background. (There is no cost to the residents) The Lake City Mayor and Council approved this project for the safety of all residents. The Public Works Department employee's are doing one whole street as the signs are made.
Ahyoka Dr. was completed today.

05/21/2026

The Lake City Public Works crew are out getting the Willie Oswalt Nature Park ready for the Summer. Come out and enjoy the walking trail, Lake and enjoy the plants and animals from Mother Nature.

05/06/2026

**NOTICE** the Lake City Public Works crew are out cutting the ROW (Right of Way) of several streets within the City. Please use caution when driving in these areas. Slow down and move over when approaching the equipment.

05/05/2026

🔥 Burn Ban in Effect - Clayton County
🚫 ALL outdoor burning is prohibited in Clayton County, including:
• Yard debris burning
• Agricultural burns
• Prescribed/silvicultural burns
• Any burning of combustible materials
🚫 No commercial burn permits will be issued during this time.
⚠️ Enforcement:
Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services will actively enforce this order. Violations may result in formal notification and additional action for repeat offenses.
📢 Why this matters:
These restrictions are in place to protect lives, property, and our community during a period of elevated fire risk.
⚠️ Attention – Summer Burn Ban
The Summer Open Burn Ban runs from May 1 through September 30 each year.
📞 Stay informed:
The burn line message will be updated to reflect current conditions.
(770) 473-3836

05/05/2026

🔥 Burn Ban in Effect - Clayton County

🚫 ALL outdoor burning is prohibited in Clayton County, including:
• Yard debris burning
• Agricultural burns
• Prescribed/silvicultural burns
• Any burning of combustible materials

🚫 No commercial burn permits will be issued during this time.

⚠️ Enforcement:
Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services will actively enforce this order. Violations may result in formal notification and additional action for repeat offenses.

📢 Why this matters:
These restrictions are in place to protect lives, property, and our community during a period of elevated fire risk.

⚠️ Attention – Summer Burn Ban

The Summer Open Burn Ban runs from May 1 through September 30 each year.

📞 Stay informed:
The burn line message will be updated to reflect current conditions.
(770) 473-3836

04/29/2026

**CITY HALL ABBREVIATED HOURS TOMORROW**
Due to mandatory employee training, Lake City Municipal Hall will open at 10:30am tomorrow, April 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please call 404-366-8080. Thank you.