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Downed tree causes power outage
Posted: 04.22.2011 at 7:13 PM
Updated: 04.22.2011 at 8:30 PM
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A tree landed on power lines near Holloway, knocking out power Friday evening 
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Residents living near Holloway Avenue and Newton Road were without power for close to an hour on Friday

ALBANY, GA -- Residents living near Holloway Avenue and Newton Road were without power for close to an hour on Friday.

A tree landed on power lines near Holloway, knocking out power around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening. Neighbors say they were without air conditioning in the 90-degree weather. Street lights were also out at a four-way intersection at Holloway and Newton.

Water, Gas and Light officials say the power was restored just before 6:30 p.m.

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