Environmental complaint received 2022-09-02 15:00:00
Source: home of Clay Thomas
Source location: 1051 Airport Rd
Trion, Georgia 30753
Complaint location: 1051 Airport Rd
Trion, GA  30753

As forwarded by Ask EPD:

I went to visit my friend, and immediately got sick within 30 minutes it's of arrival. The neighbor is repairing and painting cars outside, no paint booth. The dogs are even coughing. My friends lungs are damaged from living next to this place. The smell of paint fumes is nauseating and you get lightheaded. Neighbors have ask him to please make a paint booth with filters, so they dont all get sick. His reply to them, it's my land and no one can tell me what to do. Kids in the area all have breathing problems. Someone needs to go look at his place. He is also very close to the river, and the fumes travel downhill to the river. 
The guy is dangerous and shoots peoples stuff, if they say anything to him. The next day or so they find bullet holes in there outdoor items. 
This is a serious violation of EPA regulations. Operating a car painting/repair business with no filters in place. He works 5-6 days a week from early morning until dark pretty much every day. 
Enclosed is a photo of his information. Please do something, we know several of his neighbors have already contacted you.
Thank you so very much.