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Downed tree from storm crashes through roof | FOX 5 News

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SUMMARY: Severe storms in Metro Atlanta caused significant damage in Cherokee County, particularly in Canton, where a large tree crashed through a home on SH Creek Road around 4:30 PM. The heavy winds and rain resulted in the tree caving in the roof and damaging the ceiling, but fortunately, no one was injured. The Cherokee County Fire Department reported downed trees and power lines, leading to road closures and multiple accidents. Approximately 2,000 customers temporarily lost power, but Georgia Power has since reduced outages to just a few. Evacuations were made for the affected residents.

High wind and heavy rain sent the tree crashing through the roof of the home, caving in the ceiling. Insulation covered one bedroom, but thankfully no one was hurt. The people living inside were relocated to another place for the time being. FOX 5’s Christopher King has the story.

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Study: AI and data centers could drive cost of energy up by 70% over 10 years | Virginia

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 19:07:00

SUMMARY: A report by the Jack Kemp Foundation warns that average American energy bills could rise by 25% to 70% over the next decade due to soaring energy demands driven by AI, hyperscale data centers, and advanced manufacturing. The surge is straining the U.S. power grid, leading to significant price increases in capacity markets. Dominion Energy disputes these findings, predicting only a 2.5% annual increase in Virginia. The report argues for policy changes, including charging data centers more for energy and halting subsidies for their construction to alleviate the burden on consumers. Recommendations also include implementing minimum take clauses for utility contracts.

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2 arrests made in connection to DeKalb County Jail

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-11-21 18:40:01

SUMMARY: A former DeKalb County deputy, Joanne Marx, has been arrested for bringing contraband, including a cell phone and cigarettes, into the jail and engaging in sexual acts with an inmate. Meanwhile, former inmate Tobias Woods faces felony murder charges linked to the overdose death of Christian Collins, who consumed fatal drugs supplied by Woods. The DeKalb County District Attorney is committed to eliminating corruption in the jail and is investigating how these drugs entered the facility. The DA emphasized that incarceration should not lead to death, stressing accountability for those involved.

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced 2 arrests Thursday afternoon in connection to DeKalb County Jail.

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Carr announces Georgia gubernatorial bid | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 15:41:00

SUMMARY: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced his candidacy for the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination. In a post on his X page, Carr emphasized his commitment to building on the legacies of former governors Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal, and Sonny Perdue by focusing on job creation, community safety, and defending constitutional freedoms. With Kemp term-limited, Carr, who has been attorney general since 2016 and previously served in economic development and as chief of staff to Senator Johnny Isakson, enters a race that includes at least one other candidate, Democrat Olu Brown, who announced his campaign in August.

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