HEMC crew hits water line, Demorest service affected

DEMOREST - Authorities with both the city of Demorest and Habersham EMC have confirmed that a crew working along Old Cleveland Road has hit a water line in thePea Ridge area, affecting some water customers in the area.

A spokeswoman for the city of Demorest said city workers were on the scene and assessing the damage. She was unsure how many customers might be affected.

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