An upper level shortwave moved across the area during the afternoon of May 6th. Meanwhile, two weak surface boundaries across the area served to enhance convection.  One boundary was stretched across central Georgia, while another weak boundary sagged southward from the Tennessee Valley.  Isolated thunderstorms developed during the late morning hours across west central Georgia, with additional thunderstorms developing in the afternoon across the rest of the area.  Large hail was the main threat with these storms, with only a few storms producing wind damage in the form of downed trees.

Hail in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 09:45:00 to 06-MAY-12 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Heard County 911 Center and the Family Dollar store reported that hail fell in Franklin.  The hail started as dime size but within five minutes increased to quarter size.

Hail in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 11:30:00 to 06-MAY-12 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Broadcast Media reported that dime to quarter sized hail fell in Midland.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 17:40:00 to 06-MAY-12 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that dime sized hail fell just east of Cedartown.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 17:45:00 to 06-MAY-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that nickel sized hail fell near Jasper.

Hail in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 17:50:00 to 06-MAY-12 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITHIA SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that dime sized hail fell near Lithia Springs and Sweetwater Creek State Park.

Hail in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 18:10:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that quarter sized hail fell in Jasper.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that dime sized hail fell near Marietta.

Hail in POLK, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 18:15:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 307.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Polk County 911 Center and the public reported that large hail fell southeast of Cedartown, generally between Cedartown and Felton along U.S. Highway 27.  The hail began as quarter size, lasting for several minutes, increasing to golf ball size before it ended.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 18:37:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNESAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter sized hail near Kennesaw, which lasted for about 10 minutes.

Hail in UNION, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY LOG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The public reported large hail, increasing to walnut size - 1.5 inches - at Nottely Dam.  The hail lasted for 15 minutes.

Hail in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 19:08:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported dime to quarter sized hail in Holly Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 13:00:00 to 06-MAY-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLS CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Schley County Sheriff Deputy reported that seven trees were blown down at Highway 26 and Stevens Road about five miles west of Ellaville.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 19:13:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: IVY LOG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Union County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 129 near Nottely Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 06-MAY-12 19:35:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOONDAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Cobb County 911 Center reported that at least six trees were blown down off of Shallowford Road just east of Canton Road.  One of the trees fell on a house.