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Severe storms in Georgia on Monday caused power outages across the state, while heavy rains stretched from Chattanooga to Macon to Savannah.

More than 70 counties across the state were affected by power outages, including more than 2,000 in Clayton and Henry counties (as of 6:30 p.m.)

Nearly 250 Georgia Power customers were affected near Northwest Georgia, where a severe thunderstorm is in effect until 7:15 p.m. Rome, Cedartown and Adairsville are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m.

Cities south of Atlanta, including Hampton, Griffin, Barnesville and Zebulon, are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 p.m. Other cities south of Macon are also currently being affected by a strong line of storms.