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)

Rosalynn Carter, Senate president to aid Americus hospital

Local residents examine overturned vehicle in SRH parking lot the morning after the tornado struck. (Dave Bender)

Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Eric Johnson, and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are teaming up to help Sumter Regional Hospital in Americus win a new, million-dollar MRI scanner, according to hospital officials.

The hospital used the diagnostic tool to serve thousands of area residents. But twisters that ripped through the town on March 1st destroyed the facility, ruining their existing scanner.

Officials say a new hospital is slated to open it's doors in 2010.

Americus is close to Carter's hometown, Plains.

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Romney, Edwards stumping in Georgia

Candidates Mitt Romney and John Edwards will make their cases at events in Atlanta and Americus on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In Atlanta, Republican candidate and former Massachusetts governor Romney is to reportedly hold a private meeting with supporters Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, Romney plans to attend a private fundraiser luncheon at the Grand Hyatt shortly before noon.

An aide told GPB News that Romney will talk about “a stronger military, stronger families and a stronger economy.”

Democratic contender and former South Carolina senator Edwards will attend a noon rally at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus.

GSW alumnus, former President Jimmy Carter will reportedly introduce Edwards. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter and Edward's wife, Elizabeth, are also expected to attend the event.

A statement from the school said Edwards plans to talk about the "American Dream."