Atlanta faced a major water crisis with corroding water pipes bursting, causing widespread disruptions and a citywide water outage. Atlanta Mayor Dickens declared a state of emergency due to the water main breaks, leading to businesses closing and a boil water advisory. Megan Thee Stallion had to reschedule her concert twice in Atlanta because of the water issues.
Atlanta's mayor is terrible at politics. He bemoaned the water leaks, which interrupted his weekend fundraiser in Memphis, only returning after 24 hours went by. Atlanta got their water leak updates from Megan Thee Stallion. 💦 https://t.co/HVQiQQAvEH
#BREAKING: The City of Calgary has issued a "critical water supply alert" for a major water main break: "All residents and businesses must conserve water. Do not shower or bath. Do not wash dishes, or run appliances that use water." https://t.co/FFMuSrEO5q
Water has been “restored,” but this doesn’t mean it’s safe to drink. Many neighborhoods in Atlanta are still under a boil water advisory, and many are still seeing low water pressure as well. https://t.co/taxFK2txAt
"I just cried:" Atlanta fixes four-day-long water leak by cutting off an entire neighborhood where residents now can't take showers or flush. https://t.co/otJKUJQRwf
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. #ATL https://t.co/QeJGg9VvkX
Atlanta Under Emergency Boil-Water Order After Water Main Breaks https://t.co/BeT4kuiQ7q
For at least some residents, Atlanta's water problems weren't over Monday: https://t.co/6xFGxMTB3L
In Atlanta, a large swath of the city remains under an order to boil water before drinking it, even in areas where pressure had been restored after a first mammoth leak was fixed on Saturday. https://t.co/szeu9Z5Ed3
while much of Atlanta still doesn’t have clean water, the Atlanta City Council just unanimously donated another $250k to the Atlanta Police Foundation—the architect of the Cop City plan https://t.co/3in8oZlRLj
Atlanta water woes extend into fourth day as city finally cuts off leak gushing into streets https://t.co/LqtBAGalDQ https://t.co/Ly9Tp6r0U2
For at least some residents, Atlanta's water problems weren't over Monday. https://t.co/6xFGxMTB3L
Midtown Atlanta is quite the scene. Glad most (?) residents have water now at least. https://t.co/hxj35ByheC
Atlanta's State Farm Arena announced the Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour featuring Glorilla Saturday concert has been canceled. https://t.co/nGlXP3LrSS
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Andre Dickens confirmed to me he was in Memphis on Friday and didn't return to Atlanta until 1pm on Saturday to respond to the water main breaks in what he's now declared as a state of emergency. He did not answer questions during a 10:30am press conference. https://t.co/RfhIEoRAM7
The issues have most of Atlanta under a boil water advisory. https://t.co/pZnLuacJql https://t.co/ayByViJ7Pd
Atlanta remains under state of emergency amid ongoing water troubles https://t.co/bW1fOdRQNy
I know there’s a lot going on, but the water crisis in Atlanta really should be national news if it isn’t already
Atlanta Water Woes | Day 4: Water continues to gush out of a broken water main on West Peachtree St. in Midtown Monday morning, with nearby residents warned of impacts to their water service as the crisis has reached its fourth day.https://t.co/WTrdwrPW1q
A large swath of the city remained under an order to boil water before drinking it, but Mayor Andre Dickens said that one of the two major water main breaks affecting the city had been repaired. https://t.co/OZrqslLyNh
Major City Declares State Of Emergency, Races To Repair Dayslong Water Main Breaks https://t.co/Djs2STOO8E
Water service was restored to several major buildings in Atlanta after corroding pipes burst in downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in area homes, officials said. https://t.co/rGsuXnQfnW
Water pressure was returning to downtown Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods after a two-day water outage shut down businesses and left faucets dry at many homes. https://t.co/OZrqslLyNh
🇺🇸ATLANTA MAYOR APOLOGIZES FOR RESPONSE TO WATER MAIN BREAK A water main in Atlanta broke on Friday, causing reduced water pressure to no water at all for residents until Saturday. Many residents heard from performer Megan Thee Stallion, whose State Farm Arena stop was… https://t.co/F4jUvSoJaY
A state of emergency was declared in Atlanta after a water main break shuttered businesses and disrupted hospitals. https://t.co/1fwXdJxftO
Atlanta Hotties are in for a treat. Despite Atlanta's supposed water crisis over the weekend, State Farm Arena says Megan Thee Stallion's concerts will go on. https://t.co/HWzLxNbRtO
Megan Thee Stallion’s Atlanta concert postponed again due to water woes https://t.co/sn90TVKLGF
We are still working! The six-inch water main has been turned on after the emergency repairs were completed near the intersection of Euclid Ave. NE & North Ave. NE. Water service has been restored to 35 homes and four hydrants. #DWMatWork #ATLWatershed #ATLFireRescue https://t.co/aOiCaqWjkR
#Water pressure was returning to downtown #Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods on Sunday after a two-day water outage shut down businesses and left faucets dry at many homes. https://t.co/yTHYc2Sf7e
Water service was restored to several major buildings in Atlanta after corroding pipes burst , forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in homes. https://t.co/R6XALOv1dY https://t.co/R5zsXDYqWc
🚨 ATLANTA WATER EMERGENCY 🚨 Mayor Andre Dickens just issued an executive order declaring a STATE OF EMERGENCY in Atlanta because of "extreme likelihood of danger of destruction of life or property." https://t.co/T0WVhVbowx
Apologies if this has already been making the rounds but via @AlexWanforATL here's a @ATLWatershed boil water advisory map that allows you to zoom in/search by address. https://t.co/68Lu3dZqAn
Atlanta officials were handing out cases of water and setting up portable toilets at several fire stations after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown yesterday. https://t.co/DzPMZhROQ4
BREAKING: Atlanta's water system
A potential water main break is being investigated near the intersection of Euclid Ave. NE & North Ave. NE. A temporary disruption of water service for residences & businesses may occur. Add'l updates will be provided as more info. becomes available. #DWMatWork #ATLWatershed https://t.co/vR3LvWXnwB
A potential water main break is being investigated near 1190 Atlantic Dr. NW. It may result in a temporary disruption of water service for residences and businesses. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. #DWMatWork #ATLWatershed https://t.co/tNw465yraK
Atlanta Water Woes Dampen Megan Thee Stallion Fans’ Weekend Plans https://t.co/NGLkKHk9IY
Megan Thee Stallion gets response to request for Atlanta Housewives’ help with water issue https://t.co/YZqh8PqSJh
Atlanta has been handing out cases of water and setting up portable toilets. https://t.co/iqkpUFwrSy
Water begins to flow again in downtown Atlanta after outage that began Friday https://t.co/Boc91t81r5
Water pressure was returning to downtown Atlanta and nearby neighborhoods on Sunday after a two-day water outage shut down businesses and left faucets dry at many homes. https://t.co/1Q8vGcJkdv
A series of water main breaks in Atlanta caused widespread disruption on Saturday, as outages and severely reduced water pressure forced some businesses to close and infuriated residents who criticized city officials for failing to provide timely updates. https://t.co/EHhp8pw8MN
Water pipes burst in Atlanta, causing major outages and disruptions https://t.co/Qseh5L33kd
Two Megan Thee Stallion tour dates in Atlanta postponed due to city’s water main break Both gigs were postponed last minute, not long before doors were supposed to open https://t.co/i33fl5LjTF
The mayor of Atlanta declared a state of emergency following massive disruptions to the city caused by multiple water main breaks. ABC's @ReporterFaith is in Atlanta with an update on the boil water advisories. https://t.co/hiQHq92xYY
Atlanta boil water map shows area impacted as state of emergency declared https://t.co/M2yyKRsR0W https://t.co/JATR2SsfIv
Crews in Atlanta, Ga. continued repairs to a series of water pipes that burst last week and prompted several businesses to close amid water outages and boil water notices. https://t.co/sv2fNXHXkz
Officials have declared a state of emergency in Atlanta after several water main breaks left much of the city without water. One major break has been fixed, but until everything is fully up and running, a boil water advisory remains in effect. #SundayTODAY https://t.co/OX2KASjoVC
Atlanta water main break causes major disruptions, closures https://t.co/AvN9ltPlTF
Atlanta mayor faces backlash over city's water crisis https://t.co/ObxjvQyCr7 https://t.co/Vz5nIzK2Rw
During the inexplicable absence of the Mayor of Atlanta, Megan Thee Stallion provided valuable news and updates to folks in Atlanta without water. Lack of comms from Mayor's office for > 24 hours b/c he was in Memphis. https://t.co/NwlfHUZhDW https://t.co/TWoeAhIpFM
Atlanta officials were slowly repressuring the city’s water system Saturday after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown. https://t.co/BRTeX54tU8
A state of emergency was declared in Atlanta following two major water main breaks, Mayor Andre Dickens announced Saturday evening. The massive disruption resulted in a boil water advisory from the city's Department of Watershed Management. https://t.co/BHx2eexLgz https://t.co/1yCAHfXkYx
A state of emergency has been declared in Atlanta following two major water main breaks. We are "working around the clock to bring us safe drinking water in the city of Atlanta," Mayor Andre Dickens said Saturday evening. https://t.co/FqZRQTwRCj
#Atlanta in the unquestioned king of major water main breaks. I expect this shit on Election Night …… but the first week of June is ridiculous.
Still no water in many parts of the city of Atlanta. Still no definite time for all this to be fixed. https://t.co/SmVruqlTjA
Megan Thee Stallion Atlanta Concert Postponed for the Second Time: ‘Don’t Make Me Call Roc Nation' https://t.co/YFNGGA207j
Atlanta Mayor declares state of emergency https://t.co/g3YCgNDWip
No water in Atlanta but tons of guns and Cop City. Not a promising look for America.
Megan Thee Stallion forced to cancel Atlanta tour stop hours before start time ⏩ READ MORE: https://t.co/e5i83wz4bJ https://t.co/aeeAWdEwH9
And now Atlanta doesn't have clean water to drink. https://t.co/5AvzpE9fTK
Residents in Atlanta, Georgia left without water following water main breaks: What to know https://t.co/CG3xJNVUSW
For the second straight night, Megan Thee Stallion's show in Atlanta was canceled. https://t.co/KaCjBEIeys
Thank you to all the @ATLWatershed workers who labored tirelessly over the night and all day to repair the ruptured pipes. A lot of angsty folks out here in Atlanta, but I am very appreciative of the hard work our city employees did to get things back online and working.
Atlanta has NO water?? wtf happened?
WATER IS A HUMAN RIGHT! ✊ Hundreds of thousands of Atlantans lack clean drinking water. Families can't cook, workplaces are shut down, and hospital patients are being moved out of the city. This is unacceptable! https://t.co/5b69fu4YBt
Atlanta is in chaos because of tons of water main breaks and there is nothing on NYT home page about it. This is why we need local media, the national media often forgets entire regions of the country exist.
Crews have completed multiple repairs on the aging pipe at Joseph E. Boone Blvd. and J.P. Brawley Dr. The system is gradually being brought back online to rebuild pressures. The boil water advisory remains in effect as a precaution per Georgia EPD guidance. https://t.co/8IKZQwgseV
Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, forcing business closings and water boil notice https://t.co/AlECyMzBCP
NEWS RELEASE (UPDATE): WATER MAIN BREAK REPAIR COMPLETE Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect #ATLWatershed #DWMatWork #ATLDWM https://t.co/lbi5Wpsh0q
BREAKING | Megan Thee Stallion concert postponed again due to water woes https://t.co/NcSXyyLUvm
The Mayor of Atlanta finally popped up to apologize for the water situation. A 48" pipeline busted last night, attributed to old age. Repairs seem to be nearing completion, so the water lines can be repressurized. https://t.co/hgFDdZPwWZ
Megan Thee Stallion had to postpone the first of two scheduled performances in Atlanta due to a citywide water main break. https://t.co/mVAihSY1uU
Megan Thee Stallion announces on live that the mayor will not let her perform due to water issues and she’s trying to find another venue for the show in Atlanta, GA. 🚨
Let's be clear. Atlanta, GA is on a boil water advisory because local elected officials have chosen to prioritize the funding of violent police at the expense of local infrastructure, environmental safety and democracy. #StopCopCity https://t.co/dXWpmze06D
So far this is my favorite part of Atlanta’s citywide water outage, how about you https://t.co/lw43RFsyto
Water debacle in Atlanta https://t.co/b9wgVeZ1ln
“I want to be candid that overnight we did not do the best job of communicating. We could have done a better job over the past day. And for that, I apologize,” Atlanta Mayor Dickens said at a press conference at the site of a major water main break. https://t.co/Gzsjgrh6Mk
4:40 p.m. Update: DWM crews have made significant progress on repairs to the water main located at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Blvd and JP Brawley. We will begin pressurization of the system in the next few hours. #DWMatWork #ATLWatershed #ATLDWM https://t.co/JyIy1DbuIP
Atlanta mayor says major “setbacks” have occurred and that is why many neighborhoods in Atlanta still have zero running water. 30 hours without water and counting.
Atlanta officials were slowly repressuring the city's water system Saturday after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in area homes. https://t.co/tceNpLeLvG
Megan Thee Stallion was forced to reschedule her #HotGirlSummerTour stop in Atlanta. Now, fans are blasting The city's mayor. READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/pGWOgFp6Je https://t.co/2ifmAGM24x