Severe weather continues to pummel Georgia this weekend, leaving widespread power outages in its wake as utility crews race to restore electricity to affected communities.

Georgia Power has restored power to more than 190,000 customers since Saturday, according to company officials. The severe weather system brought high winds, heavy rains, and lightning across the state, causing significant damage in Athens, Alpharetta, Rome, and other communities.

The utility company’s rapid response has been aided by what they call “smart grid” technology, which allowed for remote restoration and switching in many locations even while storms were still active. Crews had been monitoring the weather system throughout the week and positioned resources to respond quickly once damage occurred.

But the thr

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