Overnight storms knocked out power and sent trees crashing into streets across metro Atlanta, leaving hundreds without electricity Tuesday morning. Crews moved in during the pre-dawn hours to clear fallen limbs while drivers woke up to blocked roads and scattered outages.
Fallen Trees Rip Down Lines in Roswell and Nearby Neighborhoods
Downed trees were reported in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and parts of DeKalb County after the storm system moved through the area. In Roswell, a large tree came down onto utility poles around Azalea Drive, cutting power to nearby homes. According to Atlanta News First, Georgia Power crews were on the scene working to restore service.
Outage Map Charts Hit Counties as Company Stresses Safety
Georgia Power’s outage map shows overnight outages in Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and Clayton counties, with some pockets reporting hundreds of customers affected. According to Georgia Power, restoration timelines were not yet available and residents should never approach downed power lines, but instead call 1-888-891-0938 or use the outage map to report damage.
