The upper shortwave that pushed through the Southern Appalachians on the 16th, inducing the lee side trough, remained a factor in thunderstorm development on the 17th.  Additionally, a mid-level low off the Southeast Coast began moving onshore, bringing additional moisture to the area.  Numerous thunderstorms developed during the day, and several of them became severe with mostly wind damage, but a few large hail reports as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 16:58:00 to 17-JUL-12 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Heard County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Centralhatchee area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 16:32:00 to 17-JUL-12 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOG GAP
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harris County Emergency Manager reported that at least 30 trees were blown down west of Pine Mountain.

Lightning in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 14:15:00 to 17-JUL-12 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HILL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Newton County Emergency Manager reported that five houses were struck by lightning in Oak Hill.  One strike resulted in a small fire that was quickly extinguished.

Lightning in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 14:10:00 to 17-JUL-12 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONYERS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Rockdale County 911 Center reported that four lightning fires had been put out at houses in the Conyers area.  Only minor damage was reported with each.

Hail in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 17-JUL-12 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONOUGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Henry County 911 Center relayed reports of quarter sized hail northeast of McDonough.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 14:36:00 to 17-JUL-12 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dooly County Emergency Manager reported that several power lines were blown down at the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Fullington Avenue in Pinehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 17-JUL-12 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down in Americus, especially along Lee Street (Highway 377).

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 17-JUL-12 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANCISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Crawford County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down along Whitaker Road.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 17-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized hail northwest of Callaway Gardens.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 13:15:00 to 17-JUL-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Walton County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Walnut Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 12:35:00 to 17-JUL-12 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Barrow County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down in the Winder area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 17-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Meriwether County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down in the Gay area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 17-JUL-12 13:20:00 to 17-JUL-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Newton County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down north of Covington in the Oxford area.