Washington County GaArchives News.....Front Yard of Mayor Caves In August 31 1927
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Sandersville Progress
 Early Thursday morning a large section of the front yard of Mayor W.H. Smith 
caved in. The consrete walk in front of the home of Dr. Herbert Elder also sank 
down several inches. These sinks were caused by underground erosion due to 
recent incessant rains. For several days the new pump well at the municipal 
plant has been flowing mud and sand and it was stated that this material was 
being washed into the well from adjscent surface pockets. Although this water 
is not considered healthy, it is being treated with clorine gas which destroys 
all germs and makes the water perfectly safe. Mr. R. Lee Smith stated that he 
heard a rumbling noise early Tuesday morning which later proved to be the 
surface of the earth caving in. These caves have appeared in various sections 
of the city for the past several years.

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