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Power restored to over 200,000 customers after winter storm

Georgia Power has restored power to more than 200,000 customers impacted by high winds and saturated ground after storms crossed the state overnight. As of 5:30 p.m., Georgia Power is working to restore power to about 12,000 customers who remain without power due to extensive damage from the storm. Georgia Power has crews in the field tonight working to complete restoration as quickly as safely as possible to all customers who are able to receive power.

Scam Alert: Someone is impersonating Norcross Power

NORCROSS — Officials in the city of Norcross want residents to know that an unknown entity is pretending to be Norcross Power and calling customers telling them power will be cut off if payment not received. The call is coming from a number with the same first six digits as many City of Norcross numbers, but the last four digits are not owned by the city. The number the calls are originating from is 770-448-5083.

Critical race theory, public safety will be hot topics for Georgia lawmakers this year

Georgia Senate Republicans plan to take up a series of issues that have been hot topics in 2021 when the new legislative session starts. Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan, R-Carrollton, said Senate Republicans will focus on protecting personal data, free speech on social media platforms, critical race theory, workforce development and public safety during the upcoming legislative session, which starts Jan. 10. “In 2022, we plan to continue our trend of being at the forefront