Another strong storm system and deep upper trough, similar to the one of January 5th, swept through the area during the afternoon hours of January 7th.  A weak warm front was located across middle Georgia.  A narrow, yet intense squall line spread into the area during the mid-afternoon bringing severe weather and yet another tornado to Coweta county in West Central Georgia.  This was the third tornado in Coweta county since January 1st.  Overall, however, the total amount of severe weather was less also less widespread than that observed on January 5th.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 07-JAN-07 18:27:00 to 07-JAN-07 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees were down on Georgia Highway 34 in the extreme southeast part of the county, in the Cooksville and Corinth areas.  Trees were down on several homes on Elm Street just inside the Heard county line.

Tornado in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 07-JAN-07 18:39:00 to 07-JAN-07 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, GA confirmed that an F2 tornado had touched down approximately 8 miles southwest of Newnan near the intersection of Bohannon Road and New Corinth Road near Blalock Lake.  The tornado then traveled northeast between Old Corinth Road and New Corinth Road traveling approximately 4 miles to the northeast along Earl North Road before lifting.  As the tornado crossed Walker Brooks Road and Joe Brown Road just northeast of its touchdown point, a home was destroyed.  The winds in the tornado at this point were estimated to range between 125 and 135 mph.  As the tornado continued northeast along Earl North Road, several homes sustained minor to moderate damage.  A number of trees and at least two power lines were also downed along the path of the tornado.  Damage was also reported to a convenience store awning and several storage sheds were destroyed.  Portions of Earl North Road were blocked from downed trees and telephone poles.  While several residents, including a 14-year old boy were trapped in homes from debris and downed trees, no injuries were reported and all were rescued safely.  The tornado path length was approximately four miles long with a maximum path width of 200 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 07-JAN-07 18:15:00 to 07-JAN-07 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIRAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Paulding County 911 Center reported that over two dozen trees and a number of power lines were down in the south and southeast part of the county from New Georgia to Hiram.  Some minor structural damage was also reported.  Most of the damage occurred in the Hiram area.  Much of the Hiram area was without power at the time as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 07-JAN-07 18:23:00 to 07-JAN-07 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Troup County 911 Center reported that several trees were down in the far north and northeast part of the county, near the Heard county line.  Trees were down on Georgia Highway 100 north of Hogansville, as well as on Beech Creek Road and Corinth Road.