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Fallen trees hit power lines, close roads across metro Atlanta
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Don Shipman , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Georgia Power crews are working on repairs, and an estimate for restoration is available.
A power outage is affecting residents in northwest Atlanta . The cause is a tree that fell and damaged power lines. As a result, a road is currently closed to traffic in both directions.
Georgia Power crews are working on repairs, and an estimate for restoration is available. The outage is near a local golf course. Further information about the incident and other storm damage in the area can be found through local news sources, including details about other affected locations and the status of repairs.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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