Georgia remained on the eastern edge of an upper level ridge on the 4th, with another shortwave pushing toward the Southeast.  A surface trough also remained across the state, helping to provide a focus for convective development.  Numerous thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours, and several of them became severe with damaging winds reported.

Lightning in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 13:30:00 to 04-JUL-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RED CLAY
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported that lightning struck a house on Old Cleveland Highway, sparking a fire.  Significant damage was sustained to a portion of the house.  No injuries were reported.

Lightning in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FILLMORE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported that lightning struck a house off Kay Drive in Dalton.  No injuries occurred and only minor damage was reported in the resulting fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FILLMORE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Whitfield County Emergency Manager reported that a couple of trees were blown down across the Dalton area, and the traffic lights were blown down at the intersection of Highway 71 and the North Dalton Bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 16:40:00 to 04-JUL-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYRONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fayette County Emergency Manager reported that winds damaged the roofs on a fire station and the Dollar General in Tyrone.  Because of the damage to the roof of the Dollar General, the store also sustained water damage inside.  A tree was blown down on Senoia Road as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 04-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Gordon County 911 Center reported that several trees and power lines were blown down along Nesbit Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Bartow County 911 Center reported that two trees were blown down in Cartersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TALLAPOOSA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Haralson County 911 Center reported that nine trees were blown down in the Tallapoosa area, including several along Highway 120.  Two of the trees fell on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 15:55:00 to 04-JUL-12 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Cobb County 911 Center reported that several trees and a couple of power lines were blown down in Marietta.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 04-JUL-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PICKETTS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Paulding County 911 Center reported that six to eight trees were blown down along Cedarcrest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 04-JUL-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVEJOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Clayton County 911 Center reported that six trees were blown down along Woolsey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 04-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-12 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Clayton County 911 Center and the public reported several trees and numerous power lines down, mainly in the Riverdale area.  One tree fell on a car.