"We have a responsibility to fight evil with kindness and compassion," said Grace Hamlin, with the local nonprofit The W-Underdogs.

A 311 dispatcher said someone from the city would remove and dispose of the bags within 24 hours.

Hamlin often works with the Atlanta Police Animal Cruelty Task Force. She is optimistic there will be an outreach effort made by police to speak to experts on ritualistic killings.

"We're hoping we can get more professionals, more people who know what they’re doing, to help us identify what’s going on here," she said.

Robby Caban, a Southwest Atlanta realtor, was concerned about the vacant lots and homes that attract the illegal dumping.

“I would hope these lots wouldn’t be empty,” she said. “I would hope our government would be more responsive.”