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Flash flood watch for Cobb Wednesday evening

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By Meris Lutz
Feb 5, 2020

A flash flood watch is in effect for much of northeast Georgia, including Cobb County, from Wednesday evening until Friday morning.

County Department of Transportation teams spent Tuesday clearing storm drains and other known trouble spots as the county braces for up to six inches of rain.

The National Weather Service warned that flooding could continue well after the rain ends.

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Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.

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