COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man was killed Monday when he was electrocuted while cutting down trees in Acworth.
Acworth police said the man was an employee of a tree service company.
Officers responded to a 911 call about a person down near 4471 Academy Street.
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Roads surrounding that area are closed as police are continuing their investigation.
The victim has not been identified.
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