Some residents around Dobbins Air Reserve Base say they are being awakened early in the morning by the sounds of "Reveille."
The Air Force says it has made a digital upgrade to its emergency notification system, replacing a 20-year-old analog alarm system. It calls the new program "Giant Voice."
Dobbins says Giant Voices' primary mission is to notify base personal of emergencies at the base and adjacent Clay National Guard. Its secondary missions are to play "Reveille" at 8 a.m. and "Retreat" as well as the national anthem at 4 p.m.
Neighbors say the quarter-million dollar upgrade is much more noticeable than the old system.
Smyrna City Council member Teri Anulewics said she's heard complaints.
"People are saying, 'It is jerking me to attention at eight o'clock in the morning.' Some people love it some people aren't that crazy about it," Anulewics said.
Dobbins officials said they're see what they can do about the volume.
"We have received some complaints and we're certainly investigating those complaints to identify where we can make adjustments," said Captain Patrick Simmons of Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Christian Brooks of nearby Car dealership Nalley Infinity Marietta said no adjustments are necessary.
"When bad storms come we can hear them alert that. From a safety aspect that helps," said Brooks.
"Reveille" and "Retreat" are military traditions that date back to before the Civil War.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:15:32 GMT
Police says a gay man was shot and killed in Greenwich Village after a man with a gun shouted homophobic slurs at him early Saturday morning. According to authorities, the 32-year-old victim was shot
Police says a gay man was shot and killed in Greenwich Village after a man with a gun shouted homophobic slurs at him early Saturday morning. According to authorities, the 32-year-old victim was shot
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:14:35 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:39 GMT
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:33:09 GMT
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night. Police say Gywan Levine Jr. and his father, Gywan Levine Sr., were walking on Rutgers Avenue
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night. Police say Gywan Levine Jr. and his father, Gywan Levine Sr., were walking on Rutgers Avenue
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:52:45 GMT
A large crowd of supporters in the Bronx joined the parents of a slain teen to protest a judge's ruling Saturday. Constance Malcolm and Francelot Graham whose son Ramarley was killed back in February
A large crowd of supporters in the Bronx joined the parents of a slain teen to protest a judge's ruling Saturday. Constance Malcolm and Francelot Graham whose son Ramarley was killed back in February
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:03:41 GMT
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
