Some people woke up without air conditioning this morning, on the third day of triple-digit temperatures.
About 5,000 metro Atlanta customers lost power earlier as increased demand burned out transformers.
Georgia Power says about 200 customers remained without power this morning.
Georgia Power says customers should conserve energy by setting thermostats at 78 degrees. A spokeswoman says the average air conditioner can only cool 20 degrees below the outside temperature. She advises customers not to use irons, dryers and ovens during the extreme heat since those appliances add heat inside the house.
The National Weather Service reports that the mercury yesterday hit 106 degrees in Augusta, 105 in Athens, 103 in Albany, Cartersville and Macon, 102 in Rome and 100 in Alma, Columbus and Gainesville. Both Athens and Macon eclipsed their records for the day.
About 5,000 metro Atlanta customers lost power earlier as increased demand burned out transformers.
Georgia Power says about 200 customers remained without power this morning.
Georgia Power says customers should conserve energy by setting thermostats at 78 degrees. A spokeswoman says the average air conditioner can only cool 20 degrees below the outside temperature. She advises customers not to use irons, dryers and ovens during the extreme heat since those appliances add heat inside the house.
The National Weather Service reports that the mercury yesterday hit 106 degrees in Augusta, 105 in Athens, 103 in Albany, Cartersville and Macon, 102 in Rome and 100 in Alma, Columbus and Gainesville. Both Athens and Macon eclipsed their records for the day.
