An upper level trough moved into the region with steep mid level lapse rates and cold temperatures aloft.  A surface boundary also moved in from the northwest.  Deep moisture convergence and ample amounts of shear combined to produce rather large hail across the area.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:28:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A deputy estimated hail around the size of quarters.

Hail in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR ARBOR CHURCH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: County Official

Half dollar size hail was estimated in the vicinity of Hartsfield.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:18:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell east of Omega for around 20 minutes.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:40:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FENDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported at the Eldorado Food Market just east of I-75.

Hail in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 18:11:00 to 22-MAY-12 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BAKER, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 18:24:00 to 22-MAY-12 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 350.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell in Omega for around 20 minutes.  It completely covered U.S. Highway 319 and damaged at least 100 acres of watermelon, cantaloupe, and cotton crops.  Crop damage costs were estimated.

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:49:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell for 15 to 20 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:28:00 to 22-MAY-12 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down along Highway 112 in northern Mitchell county.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:28:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A deputy estimated winds to 70 mph just north of Omega.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 18:10:00 to 22-MAY-12 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAPAHA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down around Alapaha.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Hail in CALHOUN, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 15:24:00 to 22-MAY-12 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

Hail up to the size of quarters was reported in Morgan.

Hail in DOUGHERTY, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 15:55:00 to 22-MAY-12 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRETORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail dented a car near the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Leary Road.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:30:00 to 22-MAY-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was reported along Eddie Avery Road.

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:15:00 to 22-MAY-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BACONTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell in far northern Mitchell county.

Hail in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:46:00 to 22-MAY-12 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: VADA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported at the County Line.

Hail in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOOTERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel size hail completely covered the ground.

Hail in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:04:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell a couple of miles southeast of Branchville.

Hail in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 17:18:00 to 22-MAY-12 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOOTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail was reported north of Norman park in extreme southern Worth county.

Hail in WORTH, GEORGIA
From 22-MAY-12 16:37:00 to 22-MAY-12 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: County Official

The hail was reported as slightly smaller than golf balls.