Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:40:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: PENDERGRASS
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Jackson county Deputy Emergency Management Director reported that a thunderstorm downburst or microburst had caused considerable damage in the city of Pendergrass.  The City Hall and an adjacent temporary garage sustained significant damage, as well as a nearby vehicle.  Numerous trees and several power lines were also blown down in the area and power outages were widespread throughout the city for several hours.  In Jefferson, the public reported that the roof was blown off a Wendy's restaurant and several trees were blown down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:40:00 to 21-JUL-03 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: GRIFFIN
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Spalding county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down on Georgia Highway 155.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 21-JUL-03 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: SNELLVILLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a 27-year old male was struck by lightning while mowing a lawn.   The thunderstorm was not directly over the location at the time, but was nearby in Lawrenceville.   The young man was pronounced dead on arrival at a local medical center.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 18:20:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Banks county Emergency Management Director reported that a few trees were down in Homer and some power lines were down near Maysville on the Jackson county line.

Hail in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:50:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: PENDERGRASS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:56:00 to 21-JUL-03 17:56:00 (EST)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Banks county Emergency Management Director reported that thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in the Homer area and caused minor damage to a construction site and an adjacent restaurant near the Jackson county line, just off U.S. Highway 441.  Other trees and some power lines were blown down in Maysville.

Hail in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 18:50:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: SWAINSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Emanuel county 911 center reported penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 18:23:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:23:00 (EST)
Location: POCOTALAGO
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Madison county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down in Pocataligo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 19:05:00 to 21-JUL-03 19:20:00 (EST)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Carroll county Emergency Management Director reported that a few trees were blown down from Temple, to Mount Zion, to Bowdon.

Lightning in POLK, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 18:20:00 to 21-JUL-03 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Polk county 911 center reported that lightning set a structure on fire.  Damage estimates were inconclusive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 21-JUL-03 17:40:00 to 21-JUL-03 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: CHICKAMAUGA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Walker county 911 center reported that a few trees were blown down.