From Debra Wathen, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods (UHNA is a member, our Rep is VP Beau Grant)
We have a tremendous opportunity to make our case to Georgia state legislators for stronger legislation to address excessively loud vehicles and modified exhaust systems.
During the last legislative session, we were successful in getting a study committee approved. Now we need your help building the strongest possible case by providing real-life stories that demonstrate how this issue affects our communities.
We are collecting impact statements from:
- Individuals: Share how loud vehicles and modified mufflers affect your daily life, your family, or your pets.
- Physicians and Healthcare Professionals: Explain how excessive noise impacts your patients.
- Patients: Especially those living with PTSD, autism, sensory sensitivities, anxiety disorders, or other conditions made worse by sudden loud noise.
- Businesses: Tell us about feedback you’ve received from customers, including hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses.
- Law Enforcement: Share how noise-related complaints and 911 calls affect your operations, where these issues occur most often, and what resources would help enforcement.
If you know physicians, veterans, individuals with PTSD, parents of children with sensory processing disorders or autism, or anyone else who has been significantly affected by loud vehicles, please share this request with them. Every story helps. The more impact statements we receive, the stronger our presentation will be.
Submit Your Story by August 15
Please email your impact statement by August 15 to:
A brief email is all that’s needed. We will compile all submissions into informational binders for each committee member so your experiences are included in our presentation.
Sign Our Petition
Please also sign our Change.org petition and consider leaving a comment. We will print the petition comments and include them in the materials provided to the committee.
Legislative Study Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 20
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Jackson EMC Headquarters
850 Commerce Road, Building 1000
Jefferson, GA 30549
Jefferson is approximately one hour north of Atlanta via I-85.
A strong turnout is essential to demonstrate to legislators how important this issue is to communities across Georgia.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make our communities quieter and safer.
Anne McKillips
678-640-0745