Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

80 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 Red Oak Sanitation is a locally owned and operated residential waste company that has been servicing Forsyth County, Hall County, Dawson County, North Fulton County, and Gwinnett County for over 20 years. Red Oak’s mission is to provide the very best service for our clients, putting their safety, service, and community first. Red Oak Sanitation came from the modest beginnings of a small one truck operation in 2001. As a growing local sanitation service provider, Red Oak takes pride in our customers being our top priority. Red Oak specializes solely in residential service and waste hauling with our focus on our clients’ needs. Red Oak invests in your service by investing in the people that serve you. We invest in automated equipment that provides unfailing safety features and service reliability, making the safety of your streets and the aesthetics of your community our top priority. Red Oak also invests in the communities we serve by regularly attending community events such as Touch-A-Truck programs sponsored by local schools and libraries. Red Oak Sanitation is honored to serve and work within the very same communities that we live, and it is our intention to continue doing so for many years to come. For more information visit our website. www.sanitation-services.com CUMMING , GA Education is a cornerstone of this community, and Cumming’s schools are frequently lauded as some of the finest in the state. Here, a commitment to fostering the next generation is evident in the robust school systems, providing an invaluable launchpad for students to leap into a world of opportunities. Safety is a staple in Cumming, where the crime rate is notably low, resonating with the community’s prioritization of peace and harmony. Mayor Brumbalow mentions the city’s enviable crime statistics with understandable pride, noting the dedication and vigilance of local law enforcement agencies. Cumming isn’t all about work and studies. Recreation abounds, as do opportunities to immerse oneself in the serene beauty of nature. The city takes pride in its expansive playgrounds, parks, and sports facilities that cater to all age groups. Arguably the crown jewel is the vast, manmade Lake Lanier. Its shimmering waters and surrounding landscapes offer a natural oasis, a place for leisurely picnics, boating, and fishing. Once the COVID-19 pandemic began, it didn’t take long for the supply chain to back up in 2020. Initially, the biggest impact was the sparse supply of new commercial trucks. It is the main reason why Dart’s fleet of company-owned trucks fell by 40-50 percent from 2019-2022