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A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City confirmed that the EF3 tornado, that originated in Webster county near Chambliss and tracked across Sumter county from south of Plains, through Americus, to north of Methvins, continued briefly into extreme southern Macon county before lifting south of Oglethorpe just west of the Flint River in a very rural, swamp like area of the county. The tornado path length within Macon county was approximately three miles. Damage within Macon county was confined to trees and a few power lines.
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DeKalb County courthouse evacuated for power outage, clerk says
Officials evacuated the DeKalb County courthouse after a power outage on Thursday in Decatur.
NGEMC: Catoosa County power restored after over 2,000 outages reported Tuesday | WTVC
UPDATE: NGEMC maps show power has been restored in Catoosa County after over 2,000 outages were reported Tuesday. EARLIER: Over 2,000 power outages were reported in Catoosa County Tuesday, according to the North Georgia EMC map. The map shows 2. 3 thousand reports of outages in Catoosa County and 7 reports in Walker County. Catoosa County E-911 sayNGEMC is clear on the City of Fort Oglethorpe being out of power.
Damage, downed trees and power lines reported from Tuesday storms Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Some damage, along with downed trees and power lines, was reported as a strong line of storms moved through southwest Georgia on Tuesday.
Winds knock down trees, power lines in metro Atlanta
Most of Georgia avoided heavy snowfall on Saturday morning, but some Atlanta residents are dealing with repercussions from the wind.
Verizon: Widespread outage across Georgia, neighboring states resolved
Verizon Wireless reported a widespread outage in Georgia on Valentine’s Day.
High wind warning and expected power outages for north Georgia including Cobb County - Cobb County Courier
The National Weather Service high wind warning for Cobb County and much of north Georgia, and labeled the warning as urgent.
Snow Storm causes power outages for thousands across Georgia, roads turn icy
Northeast Georgia experienced heavy snowfall overnight as a potent Winter Storm blew through the state. Officials are urging people not to travel unless it's essential.
Power outages in Clarke, Oconee Northeast GA from high winds
High winds during the predawn hours Monday knocked out power for more than 1,840 Georgia Power customers in Oconee County and another 1,252 in Clarke.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Oglethorpe, Georgia
| City | Oglethorpe |
| County | Macon |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 31068 |
An amateur radio operator reported trees and power lines blown down on North Randolph Street.