The top of this large oak tree, obviously weakened by its decayed heartwood, fell onto a utility pole and knocked down power lines in Eatonton Saturday. VICTORIA ANADENKO/Staff
A crew from Georgia Power Company is on hand to evaluate damage after a large tree hit and broke a utility pole at the corner of Church and Grove streets in Eatonton Saturday. VICTORIA ANADENKO/Staff
The top of a broken utility pole rests in the road after being broken and knocked down by a large tree. Power was restored around 2 a.m. Sunday for residents along Church and Grove streets in Eatonton. VICTORIA ANADENKO/Staff
Georgia has received above-normal rainfall since June 1, according to Drought.gov and the National Weather Service.
The persistent rain, strong winds, and frequent thunderstorms have kept the Putnam County and Eatonton public works and fire departments busy responding to storm damage, particularly downed trees. Firefighters also recently responded to a home struck by lightning.
