An unusually strong upper-level trough was sweeping through the southeast on the 29th accompanied by an unusually strong cold front.  Scattered to numerous thunderstorms developed in advance of the front in two waves, first across central Georgia during the afternoon, followed by another round across north Georgia during the late afternoon and evening.  Damaging straight-line winds occurred with several of the storms, along with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.  Very little hail was reported.

Lightning in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 19:15:00 to 29-JUN-08 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPTON
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Henry County Emergency Management Director reported that lightning struck and set on a fire a home on Dorsey Road.  In addition, there was also a small brush fire in the northwest part of the county also started by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 16:58:00 to 29-JUN-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Management Director reported that 20 trees and several power lines were down in the Rhine area.  At least 300 residents in the area were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 15:25:00 to 29-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Management Director reported that up to 10 trees were blown down across eastern Floyd county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 15:15:00 to 29-JUN-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT VLY
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Peach County 911 Center reported that three trees were down in the Fort Valley area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 17:20:00 to 29-JUN-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The public reported that several trees were down in the vicnity of Bells Ferry Road and Bridge Mill Road.  In addition, some shingles were lifted off the roof of one home and an umbrella was also torn off some patio furniture.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 17:45:00 to 29-JUN-08 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Carroll County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were down on the bypass around Carrollton.  A few trees were also down just northeast of Roopville in southern Carroll county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 18:55:00 to 29-JUN-08 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLANTA HARTSFIELD I
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Clayton County 911 Center reported that several trees were down on Riverdale Road and Fayetteville Road.

Lightning in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 29-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 29-JUN-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Forsyth County 911 Center reported that lightning strikes started several house fires in the southern half of the county.  Specific damages were not provided.