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Buckhead intersection reopens after power pole is fixed

While traffic lights were working in the area of West Paces Ferry Road and Northside Parkway, detours had to be put in place. The intersection is now open again. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
While traffic lights were working in the area of West Paces Ferry Road and Northside Parkway, detours had to be put in place. The intersection is now open again. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
By Breaking News Staff
Sept 18, 2017

The intersection of West Paces Ferry Road and Northside Parkway in Buckhead has reopened after officials repaired a downed power pole and extinguished a transformer fire, according to Channel 2 Action News.

Earlier, traffic had to be redirected near OK Cafe and a Publix shopping complex. The intersection reopened about 4 p.m.

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