(Cleveland)-Early Monday White County emergency personnel were dispatched to a downed tree on Kellum Valley Road, near Highway 129 North or Cleveland. Bryce Barrett, White County Public Safety Public Information Officer said the call was received by 9-1-1 dispatch around 3:40 AM.
Barrett said the initial call to dispatch reported smoke and sparks coming from the lines. Once on scene, fire personnel found a small tree lying on the power line, and no other apparent hazards were reported.
Fire Department personnel kept the road closed until a Habersham Electric Membership crew arrived on scene.
Barrett said then all Fire Personnel was released and returned to service.