South DeKalb County residents were blocked from accessing a local park when concrete barriers and no trespassing sign were found at a public entrance to Intrenchment Creek Park on Saturday, July 16.
Intrenchment Creek Park is 163 acres of woods, biking paths and hiking trails in DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson’s district. A 40-acre parcel of the park, including access at the trailhead, is the subject of a 2021 controversial land swap between DeKalb County and Blackhall Studios.
A group blamed Blackhall Studios after the DeKalb County Police Department admitted a private request was made to put up the blockade and signage. Blackhall Studios has not made a statement yet.
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