Decatur, GA — A gas leak has been reported on East Ponce de Leon Avenue at Church Street in downtown Decatur. A portion of East Ponce is closed, although the westbound lane is open.

“A construction company hit a gas line. Streets are closed from E Ponce to N Candler. Atlanta Gas on the scene,” Decatur Fire Chief Toni Washington said.

The repair will take a few hours to be completed.

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