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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Winds send an oak tree through Jimmy Carter’s house in Plains
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’re getting no rain in Atlanta, but things are pretty rough below I-20.
The Insider just got word that Tropical Storm Fay has just sent an oak tree through the home of President Jimmy Carter down in Plains — right above the living room. Chainsaw crews are on their way.
The president’s son, Jeff Carter, confirmed that both Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were in the house at the time, but that neither was injured.
Jimmy Carter is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Sumter County has been hit hard lately. A tornado tore through the county seat of Americus in 2007, causing heavy damage throughout the city.
Here’s a link to weather radar — there’s a good bit of red and yellow down in Carter territory.
