While a strong subtropical ridge persisted across most of the southern United States, the remnants of Tropical Depression Number Five (TD5) continued to circulated around the subtropical ridge.  With the ridge at this time centered near New Orleans, the remnants of tropical depression number five had once again moved into Georgia.  Meanwhile...a weak frontal system had stalled across north Georgia, being pushed southward by a short wave moving through the Ohio Valley.  The combination of the front the remnants of TD5 resulted in numerous thunderstorms.  While none of the thunderstorms became severe, frequent lightning and very heavy rain accompanied many of the storms.  Localized flash flooding was reported in Cherokee county in north central Georgia during this event.  By far, however, the biggest issue on this day was frequent and intense cloud-to-ground lightning, which caused a rash of house fires in several northeast and east central Georgia counties.  The thunderstorms persisted into the early morning hours of the 21st across northeast Georgia between Athens, Lawrenceville, and Commerce.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 21-AUG-10 02:00:00 to 21-AUG-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOSCHTON
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Athens Banner Herald reported that lightning struck a home on Antrim Glen Road.  The structure suffered moderate fire and smoke damage.

Flash Flood in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 17:43:00 to 20-AUG-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Management Director reported flash flooding along Byrd Creek, five miles north-northwest of Canton, and along Shoal Creek, one mile west-northwest of Waleska.  At least three feet of water from Byrd Creek was overflowing Sardis Circle north-northwest of Canton, and approximately a foot of water was flowing over George Gray Lane, just west-northwest of Waleska.  Minor erosion to the roads was observed, along with subsequent debris removal.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 22:03:00 to 20-AUG-10 22:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILBURN
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck a home on Hambrick Drive.  The lightning struck the attic area of the home.  The resulting fire caused extensive damage to the attic and moderate damage to the second floor of the home.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 22:35:00 to 20-AUG-10 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLOSTER
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post reported that lightning struck the chimney of a home on Congress Parkway in Lawrenceville.  The chimney suffered moderate damage and a subsequent fire caused damage to the first and second floors of the home, mostly from smoke.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 23:00:00 to 20-AUG-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARCUS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Athens Banner Herald reported that lightning struck a home on W. H. Rayes Road near Jefferson.  The lightning strike caused damage to the electrical system of the home.  However, no fire was reported.

Lightning in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 23:30:00 to 20-AUG-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLS
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Athens Banner Herald reported that lightning struck a home on Marshall Clark Road.  The gas line to the home was ignited, fueling a large fire at the scene.

Lightning in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 20:13:00 to 20-AUG-10 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARK
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Jackson Progress Argus reported that lightning struck a home on Halls Bridge Road, which happened to be the home of the Butts county sheriff.  Only minor damage was reported to the structure.

Lightning in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 20:13:00 to 20-AUG-10 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Jackson Progress Argus reported that lightning struck a home on First Street near downtown Jackson.  The structure sustained major fire and smoke damage as a result of the lightning strike.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 20-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 20-AUG-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROLINA
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that lightning struck a home on Woods River Lane in Duluth.  Firefighters were able to confine the fire to one wall, keeping damage to a minimum.