Cobb water main break prompts power outage

Expect heavy delays on North Druid Hills Road on Tuesday thanks to water pipe repairs.

Expect heavy delays on North Druid Hills Road on Tuesday thanks to water pipe repairs.

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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