According to reports out of Floyd County, Georgia the Rome & Floyd County Sewer Division reported a major sewage spill near 330 Woods Road in Rome.
Close to 500 gallons of raw sewage reportedly spilled into a tributary of Beech Creek, about 5:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Officials say it appeared that the spill was caused by root intrusion.
Plans are being made for extensive root cutting and cleaning of the sewer main.
(Coosa Valley News/www.coosavalleynews.com)