Strong winds, rain and dangerous lightning wreaked havoc in several places in north Georgia on Tuesday.
At one home in Newton County, downed trees hit Sara Strom's home and truck.
"I know that the whole front of the truck is completely gone," said Strom.
In Rockdale County, lightning damaged a home.
"We heard a very loud lightning strike, the loudest I ever heard," said Conyers resident Douglas Brown.
Brown says the next thing he knew his son's house, just down the road, was on fire.
"Somebody was driving by and saw the lightning hit house and immediately called the fire department, so they got out here real quick," said Brown.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the kitchen and another room. No one was inside the home and there were no injuries.
Brown just bought the home eight months ago for his son. Despite the home being damaged in the fire, he said that he felt blessed.
"Nobody hurt…give the credit to God. Right this minute I'm happy," said Brown.
Rockdale County's 911 center tower was also hit by lightning, which knocked out the consoles. Within minutes, the system was back up. Operators switched to portables before moving then to the Conyers Police Department system.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:11:47 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:44:32 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:21:22 GMT
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. On Thursday, Parson was convicted of shooting his wife, Adina, eight times in 2012.
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. During an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday morning, Parson's mother told the court she still doesn't believe he is the shooter.
Firefighters in Rockdale County were on the scene of a house fire on Lou Drive that they say was likely caused by lightning.
Firefighters in Rockdale County were on the scene of a house fire on Lou Drive that they say was likely caused by lightning.
Downed trees hit Sara Strom's home and truck in Newton County on Tuesday.
