A six-man crew from Athens Utilities is headed to Oxford, Miss., where thousands are without power because of ice from Winter Storm Fern.
Electric Department Manager Hunter Allen said the crew packed Sunday afternoon (Jan. 25) and left early Sunday evening. The crew will work on power restoration. Crew members are Dustin Jackson, Will Thomas, Jeff Hines, Chayse Carter, Eli Gilbert and Brandon Pepper
Mayor Ronnie Marks thanked the crew members for being ready to help another community.
“There have been times utility crews from other areas traveled here to help our community after tornadoes and ice storms, and it’s our turn to help,” Marks said.