Police activity temporarily closes roads in Powder Springs area
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POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. - A significant law enforcement presence was reported Friday morning in Powder Springs as local police and the Cobb County Police Department SWAT Team responded to an active incident.
What we know:
According to the Powder Springs Police Department, officers are operating at an active police scene in the area of Marietta Street and New Macland Road.
The Cobb County Police Department confirmed its SWAT Team is assisting Powder Springs police with an incident within the city's jurisdiction.
Drivers Asked to Avoid Area
What they're saying:
Police urged the public to avoid the area while officers work to safely resolve the situation.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and increased law enforcement activity near Marietta Street and New Macland Road, according to police. Officials have advised drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice.
Authorities have not released details about the nature of the incident. Powder Springs police said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
FOX 5 Atlanta has a crew at the scene and reported that Marietta Street reopened to traffic shortly before 8 a.m.
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