A deep upper trough was amplifying and sweeping through the eastern and southeastern United States.  A strong cold front accompanied the upper trough.  While instability was minimal and no significant thunderstorms were observed with this system in north or central Georgia, a gravity wave developed on the back edge of a large area of light to moderate rain as it was moving into the eastern portions of central and south Georgia.  This gravity wave resulted in strong to high winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, causing a number of trees to be blown down in several counties between Macon and Vidalia.  Wind gusts likely reached or exceeded 60 mph in Bibb county, which experienced the most extensive damage during this event.
The following is a summary of events from the affected counties.  The Macon Telegraph reported that very strong winds blew down numerous trees and dozens of power lines throughout the county.  Windows were blown out of restaurant in downtown Macon and approximately 10,000 residents, mostly in the Bloomfield and north Macon area, were left without power for several hours following the event.  There were also several reports of garage doors being blown in.  Doppler radar base velocity data showed 50-60 knot winds affecting much of Bibb county on the back side of a rain area moving eastward through the county during this time frame.  Wind damage was also reported from Baldwin, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Toombs, Toombs, and Wilkinson counties.  Of these counties, the most significant damage was in Baldwin county, where several trees fell on power lines leaving approximately 6000 residents in the area from Milledgeville to Meriwether without power for several hours.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 14:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Toombs Count 911 Center reported that at least three trees were blown down across Toombs and Montgomery counties.

Strong Wind in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Baldwin County 911 Center reported that from six to nine trees were blown down, scattered about the county.  Trees were down along Carr Station Road, Highway 243, J.F. Hall Road, and Highway 212 near Meriwether.  The Union Recorder of Milledgeville reported that several of these trees fell on power lines, resulting in power outages to about 6000 customers in the area.

Strong Wind in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 13:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Wilkinson County 911 Center reported that six trees were blown down, scattered about the county.

Strong Wind in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 14:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Toombs County 911 Center reported that at least three trees were blown down near the Toombs and Montgomery county lines.

Strong Wind in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 13:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Johnson County 911 Center reported that less than 10 trees were blown down, scattered about the county.

Strong Wind in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Laurens County 911 Center reported that at least six trees were blown down, scattered about the county.

High Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 12:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Macon Telegraph reported that very strong winds blew down numerous trees and dozens of power lines throughout the county.  At least 10,000 people in the Bloomfield and north Macon area left without power for several hours following the incident.  In addition, a large window was shattered at the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in downtown Macon was shattered by the high winds.  At least seven other buildings in the downtown area sustained window damage from the high winds.  There were also several reports of garage doors being blown in by the strong winds.  Doppler radar base velocity data showed 50-60 knot winds affecting much of Bibb county on the back side of a rain area moving eastward through the county during this time frame.

Strong Wind in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 13:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Twiggs County 911 Center reported that two trees and one power line were blown down in the southern portion of the county.