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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Tornado damage tally rising

Investigators are still trying to decide just how much damage was caused by last weekend’s tornado in Macon. Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner, John Oxendine took a helicopter tour of the city and calls the damage “remarkable.” Insured losses could approach 100-million dollars. Officials are still assessing damage for those without insurance to see if they qualify for federal help. However, power has been restored to most homes and all schools have reopened. Relief workers have served well over 10,000 meals and continue to help people clean up.

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