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Water service restored in west Georgia city after crews finish emergency repairs
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the water emergency can be found through local news sources, including Channel 2 Action News, which is working to learn more about the situation and provide updates as they become available. The shutdown is affecting a section of East Main Street, specifically from Collier Street to Mountville Road.
In a west Georgia city, water service has been shut off in part of the downtown area due to emergency repairs. The shutdown is affecting a section of East Main Street, specifically from Collier Street to Mountville Road.
City crews are working to complete the necessary repairs and restore water service. The timeline for when service will be restored is not currently available.
Further information about the water emergency can be found through local news sources, including Channel 2 Action News, which is working to learn more about the situation and provide updates as they become available.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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