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A Georgia man was killed Sunday when a tree fell and crushed him during severe thunderstorms that left thousands in the state without power.
First responders found the man, identified as George Heery Jr., 55, struggling to breathe on Delmont Drive Northeast in Atlanta, FOX5 Atlanta reported, referring to the police.
Despite life-saving efforts, police said he was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital.
The severe storm brought damaging winds and heavy rainfall, leaving 300,000 Georgians without power at one point, according to the station.
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According to local reports, 300,000 Georgians were without power at one point Sunday night. (Georgian power)
Georgia Power said crews were working to assess the damage and restore power to customers.
“In the worst hit areas, our team is working to clear the damage and turn the lights back on for customers,” the energy provider tweeted. “If you are in an area that has been hit by high winds, heavy rain, fallen trees or other hazardous conditions, keep safety a top priority.”
Georgia Power has been working to assess the damage and restore power to customers. (Georgian power)
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Fallen trees were reported in areas across the state, with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office sharing how three local teens had helped deputies clear a road.
Three local teenagers in Jasper County helped deputies remove a fallen tree that blocked a road during the storm. (Jasper County Sheriff’s Office)
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The sheriff’s office shared photos of the teens who helped cut the tree apart and thanked them for helping.
