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Possible substation explosion causes power outage near Cleveland Rd

Heard on: Athens Area Amateur Radio Repeaters
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I just talked to an eyewitness of something that happened on Atlanta Highway and Cleveland Road at the substation.
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Atlanta Hwy & Cleveland Rd, Athens, GA 30622
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As discussed during the dispatch call, reports indicate a possible electrical incident at the substation near Atlanta Highway and Cleveland Road in Athens. Witnesses saw two bright flashes about 10 seconds apart, and power went out along Atlanta Highway. Exact extent of the outage endpoint (Stadium vs. State Highway) is unclear.

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