During my visit to PDK - Dekalb Peachtree Airport, I sat down with PDK Director Hunter Heinz to discuss critical improvements we're making at one of DeKalb County's most important infrastructure assets. The most significant project is the reconstruction of runway 3R-21L, PDK's primary runway. This project will completely replace the keel section - the critical area where planes take off and land. While the FAA recommends runway replacements every 20-30 years, this runway has been in service for