DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond issued an executive order Friday closing Intrenchment Creek Park due to a threat to public safety.
He said at a press conference at Maloof Auditorium that law enforcement has found hidden traps and other devices that could injure adults, children and pets wandering the park during the warmer months.
“Because our parks and recreation employees have been unable to safely inspect and maintain this public property, we don’t know for certain if there might be other dangerous contraptions and traps hidden,” Thurmond said.
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