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VIDEO: Marietta fire engine stuck on icy hill

Image and video: Courtesy of Bryan F. Black

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Credit: Jennifer Brett

Image and video: Courtesy of Bryan F. Black
By Jennifer Brett
Dec 8, 2017

Wintry weather made it tough for metro Atlanta commuters to get around town on Friday. First responders included.

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Marietta Fire Department's Engine 54 found this icy hill on Hickory Drive, south of the Marietta Square, difficult to climb. Georgia Symphony chorus director Bryan F. Black, who filmed this video which we are reposting with his permission, said the crew did eventually made it over the incline.

It's not over, though - 6 to 10 inches of snow could hit the North Georgia mountain counties before this winter weather event is done with us, Channel 2 Action News reports.

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