Rockdale County residents have faced ongoing trash collection delays after B&B Sanitation’s two main trucks suffered mechanical breakdowns in late November.

The disruption left all 2,400 customers without service for a week, prompting frustration throughout the community.

While owner Betty Burgess responded swiftly by hiring a third-party hauler and updating customers, some—like Indida Birto—still experienced missed pickups into last week.

These service gaps have cost the company up to 400 customers and about $10,000 in disputed charges.

Burgess pledged both trucks will be back on the road by Monday, reaffirming a strong commitment to resolving the issues.

In the meantime, B&B Sanitation is issuing account credits and personally reaching out to impacted customers, urging locals to report any lingering problems directly.

Rockdale County will launch its annual ‘Bring One for the Chipper’ event, inviting residents to recycle live Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly way.

The program runs from January 3 to January 10, 2026, at the Rockdale Recycling Center on 1200 Sigman Road, with drop-offs accepted daily between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Residents should remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and stands before bringing their tree for recycling.

The first 50 residents who pre-register and deliver a tree on January 3 will receive a complimentary seedling, courtesy of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Choices include White Oak, Bald Cypress, or Catalpa, subject to availability.

To secure a seedling, email your name, phone number, and desired species to kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov.

All trees will be chipped and repurposed for local projects, helping to reduce landfill waste and benefit the community.

Upcoming Events This Weekend

1. 🌟 Holiday Lights & Season Events Around Atlanta
   📅 Fri Dec 26 – Sun Dec 28, 2025
   📍 Various Atlanta-area locations (Garden Lights, Zoo Atlanta IllumiNights, Stone Mountain Christmas, etc.)
   🎟️ Varies by event
   📄 Experience dazzling holiday lights displays, festive attractions, and family-friendly seasonal fun throughout metro Atlanta. Options include light shows, seasonal exhibits, and continued holiday celebrations that run through the weekend. AtlantaFi.com

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3. 🎭 “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at Center for Puppetry Arts
   📅 Dec 26 – Dec 28, 2025
   📍 Center for Puppetry Arts – Atlanta
   🎟️ Ticketed (family-friendly)
   📄 A classic holiday story brought to life with charming puppet performances — great for kids and holiday fun. AtlantaFi.com

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5. 🎶 Live Jazz Friday’s: Holiday Edition
   📅 Fri Dec 26 2025 • Around 6 PM
   📍 Downtown Atlanta
   🎟️ Varies
   📄 Enjoy a festive live jazz performance as part of Atlanta’s weekend holiday entertainment offerings. Access Atlanta