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Savannah Streets Go Dark: Power Outage Hits Downtown
5 Jul
Summary
- Power outage affecting streets between River and Liberty east of Abercorn.
- Georgia Power is investigating the cause and restoration timeline.
- Police are directing traffic and assisting pedestrians downtown.
A considerable portion of downtown Savannah is currently without electricity. The power outage spans several streets between River Street and Liberty Street, extending east of Abercorn Street. Mayor Van Johnson confirmed the outage on social media, stating that Georgia Power is aware of the situation. Officials are awaiting details regarding the cause of the disruption and an estimated time for power restoration.
In response to the outage, Savannah Police have deployed officers to direct traffic. They are also actively assisting pedestrians navigating the affected downtown areas. This is an ongoing situation, and further information will be provided as it is released.
