Storm downs tree into Carter's Americus home

An oak tree struck the Plains home of former President Jimmy Carter as Tropical Storm Fay moved through southwest Georgia, according to a family member.

Jeff Carter, one of the former president's sons, says the tree struck the house Saturday night just above the living room. He says both his father and his mother, Rosalynn Carter, were at home at the time but neither was hurt.

The former president is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention in Denver this evening.

Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com

(The Associated Press)