Isaias leaves downed trees, power outages, and road closures across Middle Georgia
Officials reported blocked roads, damaged power lines, and dark traffic signals in several Middle Georgia communities Saturday morning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downed trees, power outages, blocked roads, and traffic signal problems are being reported across parts of Middle Georgia as Isaias moves north.
Local governments and law enforcement agencies reported several storm-related impacts Saturday morning, including problems in Macon, Forsyth, Reynolds, and Hancock County.
Macon-Bibb reports downed trees, road problems
Macon-Bibb EMA says crews are responding to downed trees and possible road closures.
Open reports include Brentwood Avenue, Tidwell Road, Davis Road, and St. Andrews Drive. A tree involving power lines is also down along Ingleside Drive, where Georgia Power is responding.
Crews have already cleared several other locations, including Bass Road, Fort Hill Street, and Log Cabin at Mercer University Drive.
Residents can report non-emergency road issues or downed trees at 478-751-7500.
Forsyth: Trees down, outages and road closures
In Forsyth, city officials said crews from Public Works, Electric, Police, and Fire were responding to blocked roads, downed trees, and damaged signs.
Forsyth Power also reported an outage affecting customers in the area of Highway 42 South after a tree fell and damaged two utility poles.
Forsyth City Councilman Glynn Holmes Sr. said the damaged section had been isolated, leaving about 30 customers without power while crews worked on repairs. He said restoration could take several hours.
The city also announced that Brooklyn Avenue is closed from Highway 18 to Lee Street while Georgia Department of Transportation crews complete power line repairs.
Drivers are being asked to use an alternate route and use caution in the area.
Reynolds: Traffic signals out at Highway 96 and Highway 128
In Reynolds, police warned drivers that traffic signals at the intersection of Georgia Highway 96 and Georgia Highway 128 are not working because of a power outage.
Police say the signals will remain out of service until power is restored and urged motorists to slow down and use extreme caution when approaching the intersection.
Authorities specifically warned drivers not to assume cross traffic will stop.
Hancock County: Trees down on Linton Road
In Hancock County, the sheriff’s office reported trees down on Linton Road.
The sheriff’s office said power crews were working to restore service while deputies assisted with traffic in the area.
The reports come as Isaias continues moving north, leaving communities to deal with scattered damage and power disruptions.
Officials are asking residents to remain cautious around downed trees, damaged power lines, and intersections where traffic signals may not be working.
Additional closures and outages could be reported as crews continue assessing damage.
