Part of busy Cobb County highway reopens after crash

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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Part of a busy Cobb County highway was blocked during rush hour Thursday morning.

Channel 2's Audrey Washington was the only reporter at the scene on Highway 78 near Harris Street.

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Authorities said a dump truck that left the bed up hit a power pole just before 6 a.m.

The crash knocked down power lines.

Crews worked to restore power for hours as Triple Team Traffic guided you around the backups.

Triple Team Traffic's Mark Arum told you during Channel 2 Action News This Morning that Interstate 20 was an alternate to the highway.