In the state of Georgia, DeKalb County Schools representatives have selected the firm that will tackle the construction project scheduled for Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia. David Stone of Doster Construction explained the project during a public community forum. The renovation project is scheduled to begin May 28^th and wrap up by the end of January in 2011.

Renovations include building new science labs, ceiling replacements, and upgrades to the fire suppression system. A major part of this project will involve the removal of asbestos, a known carcinogen that may cause numerous respiratory health problems, as well as cancers that affect other areas of the body. Asbestos exposure is conclusively linked to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.

Mesothelioma affects less than 3,000 Americans each year, and while there are palliative treatment methods available, including chemo, there is no known cure. Exposure to asbestos may also cause asbestosis, scarring of the lining of the lungs, and various forms of lung cancer. The disease typically lies dormant for up to fifty years before an individual begins to suffer from mesothelioma symptoms, and the majority of patients lose their battle with this cancer within 24 months.

According to local news sources, “because renovations are taking place inside the school, there will be no summer activities at DHS. All DHS-related summer camps have been moved off-site, and sports teams will practice elsewhere. Even the track is off-limits to runners.” This will protect students from being exposed to airborne asbestos fibers generated during asbestos removal.

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