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Massive 4-Foot Water Main Breaks in Atlanta Cause Widespread Disruptions, Mayor Dickens Apologizes

Jun 1, 2024, 03:06 PM

A massive 4-foot water main break in downtown Atlanta has caused widespread disruptions, leaving thousands without water for over 24 hours. The incident has led to the closure of restaurants, bars, and other businesses, and forced the postponement of Megan Thee Stallion's concert at State Farm Arena. Another water main break in Midtown Atlanta further exacerbated the situation, causing road collapses and additional water outages. The City of Atlanta has issued a boil water notice, and hospitals, including Emory University Hospital Midtown, are struggling to function, with some patients being relocated. Mayor Andre Dickens acknowledged the city's poor communication during the crisis and apologized at a press conference. City officials are working to restore water services as quickly as possible. The disruptions have wrecked the first weekend of June for visitors. The water is potentially unsafe for consumption, and the postponement affected Megan Thee Stallion's HotGirlSummerTour.