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UPDATE: Several Cobb roads closed by fallen trees reopened

(courtesy of Cobb County)
(courtesy of Cobb County)
By Meris Lutz
April 20, 2020

UPDATE 1 p.m.: Affected roads have been reopened.

Original Story: Several roads in Cobb County were closed by fallen trees Monday morning following rain and winds Sunday night.

Crews were working to reopen Fern Valley, Chimney Springs, and Mount Calvary  roads as of 8:30 a.m.

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