Finding a certified, experienced locksmith is no easy task. Sure, dozens of companies out there will dispatch an indifferent "technician" that offers "quick" solutions when you lose your keys. But when it comes to protecting your home and your business, cheap locks and part-time contractors just won't cut it. Arrowhead Lock & Safe stands out as the most trusted name in security solutions and products in Georgia in an industry known for poor service and mediocre locksmiths.
Established in 1973, Arrowhead Lock & Safe is a locally owned locksmith and control access firm. Having protected homeowners and business professionals in metro Smyrna for decades, we have built our reputation on exemplary service and the highest quality security products available. Unlike other locksmith companies, we carry all of the major brands that you know and trust to protect your family and your business, including:
As a comprehensive locksmith repair center and dealer, we also own an on-site lock shop to serve our clients better. That way, we can assist with your day-to-day needs like re-keying, cutting keys, and repairing locks. So whether you're looking for a brand-new security platform for your business or simply need a new set of keys for your storage unit, we are here to help. Our goal is to exceed your expectations with every service we offer.
Though home appraisers may disagree, the value of your home isn't defined by the four walls and roofs that cover a property. The real value of your home lies within those walls where your family eats, sleeps, and plays. When it comes to the safety of your family and the security of your valuables, having quality locks installed on your home is paramount. When your home has lackluster locks and minimal protection, the things that you hold closest to your heart are at risk.
That is why having a dependable residential locksmith in Smyrna is so important - to ensure that your home is protected and that your family is safe from intruders. When you have problems with the locks on your home, you need a solution quickly. When you call Arrowhead Lock & Safe, know that our locksmiths will work efficiently and tirelessly until your home is secure. Whether your home's locks need to be repaired or you need to consult with us about an integrated security system, our skilled locksmiths are available when you need them the most.
We offer a variety of residential locksmith services to preserve your peace of mind seven days a week, 365 days a year:
Does your home have a complicated lock setup that requires you to use different keys for different doors? Perhaps a former babysitter still has a key to your home. Whatever your reasons, our team of seasoned locksmiths will come to your home, re-key your locks in an efficient manner, and leave you feeling more secure in your house.
Your home is only as safe as the locks that you have on your doors. As your locks age or when you are the victim of a security threat, you may feel that it's time to install new locks on the doors of your home. This can be long, laborious, and complicated for the average homeowner. For that reason, many clients trust Arrowhead Lock & Safe to handle the hard work for them. When you arrange for new lock installation, one of our experienced residential locksmiths will come to your home and install new locks on your doors. Once we're done, we'll make sure your family has enough keys to open your new locks.
If you are a homeowner who has experienced a break-in or want to take additional steps to secure your assets, high-security locks are a great solution. We offer a wide variety of locks from a plethora of major brands. We are fully equipped to meet your needs, whether you're interested in more traditional lock systems with high key differs or pry resistant lock technology.
If you feel like you need an extra layer security and want to make sure that only certain individuals have access to your home, an access control system is a great solution to your problem. Whether you are interested in electronic or magnetic locks or have been looking to install a password-protected system, our team of experts can help. Contact our office today for a free consultation to learn more about your access control system options in Georgia.
If you are a business owner in Georgia, you have the weighty responsibility of protecting your patrons and securing your businesses' assets. The most common way for entrepreneurs to keep their business safe is by having a commercial locksmith in Smyrna install quality, reliable locks on every entry point of your storefront. But, unfortunately, many business owners take the least amount of effort necessary when it comes to protecting their business.
Whether you own several franchise locations or have a single storefront, it only takes one break-in to make you realize the importance of installing high-quality locks for your commercial property. Sadly, at that point, it's too late - your ability to provide for your family and pay your bills has been compromised. For that reason alone, it's always better to be proactive about your businesses' security rather than reactive.
At Arrowhead Lock & Safe, our commercial door lock services are designed to ensure that your assets and your customers are protecting 24-hours a day, seven days a week. We will always take the time to walk you through your options, explaining the pros and cons of each security solution so that you can make an informed decision. With a wide range of security offerings and a reliable team of commercial locksmith experts on your side, choosing the right security setup is easy, efficient, and affordable.
Installing high-quality door locks for your business is one of the best ways to protect your assets and your commercial property. At Arrowhead Lock & Safe, we offer many commercial door lock options from the best brands in our industry. From reliable maintenance service on your current Grade 3 locks to new Grade 1 commercial door lock installation, our team of commercial locksmiths is ready to help.
If your businesses' locks are old and need proper maintenance or corrective repair services, it's always best to work with a team of experts. From re-keying services to fixing stuck or broken locks, our commercial locksmiths are only a phone call away.
Commercial alarms for businesses are more complex than their residential relatives, and for a good reason. Our cutting-edge alarm systems are great for preventing and interrupting break-ins, notifying the authorities, and act as an important addition to any business that wants enhanced security.
A commercial-grade CCTV system installed by Arrowhead Lock & Safe allows you to monitor all activities that take place under your businesses' roof. Having security cameras installed around your business gives you added peace of mind and evidence for the police if a break-in occurs. Having visible security cameras can also help deter criminals and prevent suspicious activity from ever taking place. With remote monitoring capability on your smart device, you can check in on your storefront any time of the night or day, from just about any location.
Having the ability to control every one of your businesses' locks is a proactive, cost-efficient way to protect your customers and your assets. With a commercial-grade control access system from Arrowhead Lock & Safe, business owners can easily restrict certain areas within their store, prevent physical key duplication, record entry history, and even simplify employee turnover.
Entryways can be especially vulnerable, but Arrowhead Lock and Safe know how to select and install the best doors for your business. When you add remote control access features, business owners can open other structures like motorized fences, large parking gates, and even barriers.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) grading system was developed years ago to standardize a testing procedure to measure the durability and strength of a door lock. This grading system applies to both residential and commercial door locks. Composed of three different grades, the ANSI grading system gives homeowners and business owners a good idea of lock quality and reliability. ANSI examines six different qualities to determine a lock's grade:
These locks offer the highest level of security and are most often used by institutions like hospitals, schools, and even museums. These locks also have the highest life expectancy, though they can be much more complex and require an expert residential or commercial locksmith in cityname to install. In today's day and age, many more homeowners are opting for Grade 1 locks (like electronic locks) for the most peace of mind. This classification of lock must hold up against 800,000 cycles, six door strikes and a 360-pound weight test.
These locks are great for residential areas with more foot traffic, like a door that leads to an apartment complex or suite of rooms. These locks can also suffice for small businesses that need a higher level of security than Grade 3 locks. Use these locks when you want to secure access to areas with valuable equipment or sensitive documents. This classification of lock requires 400,000 cycles, four door strikes, and a 250-pound weight test.
This grade of lock is best suited for residential purposes and is considered standard door hardware. This kind of lock is the least expensive and should never be used in a high-traffic area like a lobby or storefront. However, these locks would be suitable for areas without much foot traffic like storage closets or areas without expensive merchandise. Because these locks are easiest to bypass, consider upgrading your Grade 3 locks with anti-bump and anti-pick technology. This classification of lock requires 200,000 lock cycles, two door strikes, and a 150-pound weight test.
A famous animator and movie director once said: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." This quote rings especially true when it comes to protecting your home or business with the best security solutions in Georgia. If you're worried about the safety of your family or the wealth that you have worked so hard to create, contact our office today at 404-351-4331 for a free consultation. When you trust Arrowhead Lock & Safe, you can rest easy knowing your most precious belongings are safe and secure.
Contact us!COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Roaches, locked trash rooms and more — several residents who live at an apartment complex for senior citizens say they are concerned about their living conditions.These pictures were taken inside the Galleria Manor — an apartment complex in Smyrna for senior citizens.You can see roaches, some dirty floors and video of water inside a resident’s home from a leaking air conditioning unit.[DOWNLOAD: ...
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Roaches, locked trash rooms and more — several residents who live at an apartment complex for senior citizens say they are concerned about their living conditions.
These pictures were taken inside the Galleria Manor — an apartment complex in Smyrna for senior citizens.
You can see roaches, some dirty floors and video of water inside a resident’s home from a leaking air conditioning unit.
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“We don’t want them to come after us. We don’t want to be evicted,” a neighbor told Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.
That’s why we’ve distorted the voices of residents who are concerned about their living conditions.
“It’s filthy, the entire building is filthy. You have carpets that are torn,” one neighbor said.
“You have roaches crawling on your walls. You have roaches dead. Laying in the hallways for days for weeks,” another neighbor said.
The neighbors say trash rooms that are located on each floor have been locked for one month.
“The trash has been allowed to accumulate sometimes six days without being emptied,” the neighbor said.
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They’ve had to take their trash to the outside dumpster, a job that they say a maintenance worker usually handles.
“We have to take our own trash out. We have people who are in wheelchairs and walkers,” the neighbor said.
They say they’ve voiced their concerns to management, but nothing has changed.
“We just want a clean place to live in. These are our final years. Our golden years are filthy?” the neighbor said.
Channel 2 went to the apartment complex and spoke with the property manager. We also received a statement from the company that owns the building.
The company says the trash rooms are temporarily locked because a maintenance supervisor quit without notice.
The dumpster that residents now have to walk to is ramped and is fully accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The statement goes on to say that pest control services are available weekly and that maintaining trash and cleanliness inside each resident’s apartment key to preventing unwanted pest issues.
As for building cleanliness, the company says it has team members who inspect the building daily and maintain cleanliness.
A new team member was just hired, and the company expects the building to be cleaned daily.
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SMYRNA, Ga. — More than a dozen people have come forward as victims of sex trafficking at metro Atlanta hotels.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was in Smyrna Wednesday, where a lawsuit alleges that sex trafficking took place at a Red Roof Inn off Windy Hill Road in Smyrna as well as three other metro Atlanta hotels.Eleven victims...
SMYRNA, Ga. — More than a dozen people have come forward as victims of sex trafficking at metro Atlanta hotels.
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Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was in Smyrna Wednesday, where a lawsuit alleges that sex trafficking took place at a Red Roof Inn off Windy Hill Road in Smyrna as well as three other metro Atlanta hotels.
Eleven victims initially came forward, but now there are a total of 15 survivors. Some of the victims were as young as 16 years old.
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According to the lawsuit, filed on behalf of nearly 20 women by attorney Patrick McDonough, a front desk employee at the Red Roof Inn said there was never a minute that prostitution wasn’t going on at the motel from 2008 to 2016.
“Their own employees would testify that there would be 10, 15 different girls that were being trafficked everyday,” McDonough said. “Multiple of the clients were at the Smyrna Red Roof hotel, and it’s all the same pattern. Horrific things happened. We have 16 year old children that were literally choked in front of hotel employees”
“We think it’s abundantly clear on all of the public record that the hotel not only should have known about it and (not) turned a blind eye, but had actual knowledge that sex trafficking was going on at this hotel,” McDonough said.
Lawyers initially filed four individual lawsuits in 2019, but since that time, another 11 survivors have come forward.
McDonough said the survivors came forward to try to “change the behavior at the hotels so this doesn’t happen to any other young girls in the future.”
Hotel lawyers have now filed a motion for summary judgement, arguing that the lawsuits shouldn’t be allowed to go forward.
Newell stopped by the Red Roof Inn on Wednesday and was told the manager was not around.
A representative for the Red Roof Inn sent a statement, saying,
“The company will fight these allegations vigorously. We condemn sex trafficking in all forms.”
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SMYRNA, Ga. — Construction on Windy Hill Road has been a multi-year project.It’s beginning to take shape, but the deadline to complete it has been extended.Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell talked to Smyrna business owners about how the project is affecting their business.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]There are mixed reactions among business owner...
SMYRNA, Ga. — Construction on Windy Hill Road has been a multi-year project.
It’s beginning to take shape, but the deadline to complete it has been extended.
Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell talked to Smyrna business owners about how the project is affecting their business.
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There are mixed reactions among business owners about how long the project is taking.
Once completed, the transformed Windy Hill Road will be a game-changer.
“I’m more excited now than ever in 25 years now on Windy Hill Road,” business owner Michael Farkas said.
Farkus owns the clothing store, Michael’s Clothing.
He said he gave up parking spaces to make room for the project, but he’s optimistic about the future.
“It’s going to be absolutely beautiful,” Farkas said.
The owner of Old South Bar-B-Q, Joy Llewallyn, makes her customers feel right at home.
But the past three years have been somewhat challenging because her restaurant is surrounded by construction.
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“We have a lot of people complaining that they don’t come as much because of all the construction,” Llewallyn said.
The Windy Hill Road project broke ground in 2020.
The stretch between South Cobb and Atlanta Road is being lowered to create express lanes with tunnels.
At street level, there will be intersection improvements, bike lanes, walking paths, and parks.
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“The worst part is what’s fixing to happen, which is when they take me off the red light corner,” Llewallyn said.
The project was set to wrap up this summer, but that won’t happen.
City officials aren’t sure how long it will take to finish.
But we do know construction workers will begin installing the bridges and walls soon.
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"It does not surprise me that they have issues with rats because it always seems like it’s kind of a mess in there.”ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Less than a day after an Atlanta News First investigation uncovered a rat infestation inside the Kroger on South Atlanta Road in Smyrna, workers cleaned the loading dock area and patched up drain holes to keep...
"It does not surprise me that they have issues with rats because it always seems like it’s kind of a mess in there.”
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Less than a day after an Atlanta News First investigation uncovered a rat infestation inside the Kroger on South Atlanta Road in Smyrna, workers cleaned the loading dock area and patched up drain holes to keep out the rodents.
Customers were appalled.
“I don’t believe it; I don’t believe it. No hell no, I don’t believe it,” a Kroger shopper said.
“It’s unfortunate, but it’s not surprising. This particular Kroger tends to be very lax,” Christine Craig, another Kroger shopper, said.
On Monday, the Georgia Department of Agriculture shared photographs taken at the store, which showed rodent droppings and urine spots in the storage area. The inspector also identified where rats had been gnawing on products, creating burrows.
“It does not surprise me that they have issues with rats because it always seems like it’s kind of a mess in there,” Craig said.
Then Tuesday afternoon, a state inspector took video showing the contaminated products from the store being dumped out of a Kroger trailer and into the landfill as ordered by the Department of Agriculture.
“Well, I’m glad somebody spoke up but I’ve never noticed anything in the store,” another Kroger shopper said.
A Kroger spokesperson said they are working with the state to eliminate the problem. That said, Atlanta News First did not see an inspection report posted within 15 feet of the entrance to the store as required by law. Atlanta News First asked corporate about it and has not received a response.
“I come in here for very specific things and I make sure I clean them off really well. But definitely not someplace I come unless I absolutely have to,” Craig said.
The State Department of Agriculture told Atlanta News First that every grocery store should have an inspection posted for people to see near the front door. If you don’t see it or notice a problem at the store, you can contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
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The inspector found rodent activity in the storage area, as well as in a trailer parked in the loading dock, and immediately issued a stop-sale order.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Department of Agriculture made a disturbing discovery inside a Kroger grocery store in Smyrna recently.“It’s enough to turn your stomach, it’s just disgusting,” Amber Dent, a former Kroger employee, said.Dent worked as an overnight associate at the Kroger on South Atlanta Road and complained about a rat...
The inspector found rodent activity in the storage area, as well as in a trailer parked in the loading dock, and immediately issued a stop-sale order.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Department of Agriculture made a disturbing discovery inside a Kroger grocery store in Smyrna recently.
“It’s enough to turn your stomach, it’s just disgusting,” Amber Dent, a former Kroger employee, said.
Dent worked as an overnight associate at the Kroger on South Atlanta Road and complained about a rat problem.
“It was disgusting, revolting. The smell alone is nauseating,” Dent said. “Initially, I had heard stories about the rats. It was a thing buzzing around the store but then I started seeing them. I started seeing them come in at night.”
And after three months of working at the store, she left her job and complained about the conditions publicly. Atlanta News First instructed her to inform the Georgia Department of Agriculture. And on Friday, a state inspector paid a visit to the store.
“Our inspector found pretty significant evidence of rodent activity at the establishment,” Dent said.
The inspector found rodent activity in the storage area, as well as in a trailer parked in the loading dock, and immediately issued a stop-sale order.
“We’re talking about rodent droppings, evidence of burrowing done by the rodents, as well as a strong smell of urine in the trailer,” Matthew Agvent, a Georgia Department of Agriculture spokesperson, said.
So, Atlanta News First tried to question management at the store about the rat problem and they instructed us to contact the corporate office.
Kroger’s corporate office sent the following statement:
“Food safety is Kroger’s No. 1 priority. We are actively working with the Georgia Department of Agriculture regarding this isolated incident and following their guidance and direction. We are also bolstering operational and training protocol at the store.”
“It’s just sad to say that it took me coming in and experiencing it for a short period of time and speaking up for something to be done,’ Dent said.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture said they will be back out at the store this week to destroy all the contaminated food. Plus, they will reinspect the store next week to make sure that the rat problem has been eliminated.
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