Cobb water main break prompts power outage

A water main break in Marietta is causing water disruptions and a manual power outage.

Lindsey Wiles, city spokeswoman, said the break happened behind the shopping center at 1803 Roswell Road.

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Because there are underground power lines nearby, utility workers have turned off the power in the area until the water main has been repaired, she said.

Both Marietta Power & Water crews are on site working to correct the problem.

Use caution when traveling in the area.

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Channel 2's Justin Gray reports from Washington D.C. on the government's response.

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