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Heavy storm causes damage across metro Atlanta
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ATLANTA (AP) — A heavy storm that rolled through metro Atlanta brought down trees, flooded streets and caused power outages for thousands of residents.

WSB-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1uuJXbq ) that nearly 22,000 people were without electricity Thursday night throughout Georgia.

In Atlanta, falling trees damaged a dozen cars in one neighborhood. Utility poles were also snapped.

A falling tree slammed into an apartment building in Norcross, damaging four homes. Firefighters said 15 people were displaced. No injuries were reported.

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Information from: WSB-TV, http://www.wsbtv.com/index.html

 
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