A very large storm system approached the state on the 30th.  A highly amplified upper trough over the plains pushed east during the day, dragging a strong cold front through the Southeast.  A squall line associated with the cold front pushed into northwest and west central Georgia during the mid-morning hours, and pushed through the rest of the state through the afternoon and evening.  Widespread wind damage occurred with this line as it moved through.  Additionally, a supercell thunderstorm ahead of the line spawned two tornadoes; a rare January EF-3 across Bartow and Gordon Counties and an EF-1 across Gilmer and Fannin Counties.

Tornado in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 11:21:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLACKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that first touched down in Bartow County continued into Gordon County.  Numerous trees and power lines were downed from Redbud to Highway 53 and seven poultry homes were destroyed.  In all, 268 homes were impacted: 30 were completely destroyed, 110 had major damage, and another 70 had minor damage.  Of these, 202 were single family homes and 66 were mobile homes.  Eight injuries were also reported which all occurred in one home.  Some of the EF-3 damage in Gordon County occurred literally only blocks away from EF-3 damage that occurred on December 22, 2011.
[01/30/13: Tornado #1, County #2-2, EF3, Bartow-Gordon, 2013:001].

Tornado in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: AI
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down off of Chapman Drive and snapped or uprooted hundreds of softwood and hardwood trees as it moved northeast.  Eight power poles were snapped in the Bushyhead Road area.  Up to 12,000 people were without power.  Maximum wind speeds in Gilmer County were up to 90 MPH.  The tornado then moved into Fannin County.
[01/30/13: Tornado #2, County #1-2, EF1, Gilmer-Fannin, 2013:002].

Tornado in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:08:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado that touched down in Gilmer County continued into Fannin County, moving northeast through the Sugar Creek area before lifting in the Hothouse Valley area.  The tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 MPH snapped or uprooted hundreds of trees.  Up to 100 power poles were either snapped or damaged.  Thirty structures were damaged mainly due to falling trees.  While the maximum path width was about a half mile wide, the majority of the path was 300-400 yards wide.
[01/30/13: Tornado #2, County #2-2, EF1, Gilmer-Fannin, 2013:002].

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 10:59:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported that a tree was blown down onto power lines on Woodward street, and another fell on a house on Dogwood Street.  One person was trapped in the Dogwood Street home but did not sustain any injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 10:59:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down on Pleasant Valley Road.

Tornado in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 11:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAIRSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 60.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just southwest of Adairsville at approximately 1112 AM EST.  The tornado strengthened to high-end EF-3 in Adairsville where dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed.  At least 95 structures were damaged, with 31 destroyed, 17 sustaining major damage, and 47 with minor damage.  Most of the damage to homes was a result of trees falling on homes in downtown Adairsville.  The worst damage was along Highway 140 where a large portion of a manufacturing plant was destroyed.  One fatality occurred when a tree fell on a mobile home.  Over 100 cars were overturned near exit 306 on Interstate 75.
[01/30/13: Tornado #1, County #1-2, EF3, Bartow-Gordon, 2013:001].

Thunderstorm Wind in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Stewart County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down across the southern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Wheeler County Emergency Manager reported that at least a dozen trees were knocked down countywide.  A few of those fell on power lines causing short outages.  One tree impacted a porch with only minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELBERTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Houston County Emergency Manager reported that a carport was blown over on the  north side of Warner Robins, and it damaged a pickup truck when it fell.  Additionally, several small trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHS MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jasper County Emergency Manager reported that several small trees were blown down along Jackson Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that a masonry sign was blown over at a dentist's office on the southeast side of Barnesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:20:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUMMING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Forsyth County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAILS CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Gilmer County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the western portion of the county.  Two structures were damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTATEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Lumpkin County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down in the eastern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE MTN VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Harris County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down in Pine Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:23:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported that several trees were blown down on U.S. Route 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWNAN COWETA CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Coweta County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down south and east of Newnan.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:12:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sumter County Emergency Manager reported that multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Americus.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 17:24:00 to 30-JAN-13 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE TOBESOFKEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Bibb County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees were blown down west of Macon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 13:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAHLONEGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Lumpkin County 911 Center reported 9 trees down in Dahlonega.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:13:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSON CROSSROAD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Meriwether County Emergency Manager reported that multiple trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:50:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALESKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Cherokee County Emergency Manager reported that numerous trees were blown down near Burris and Sardis Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 19:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRESSTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dodge County Emergency Manager reported that four houses sustained major roof damage and several barns were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 12:51:00 to 30-JAN-13 12:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Paulding County Emergency Manager reported that multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Dallas on West Memorial Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Barrow County 911 Center reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down near Winder.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Clayton County 911 Center reported about a dozen trees and power lines down in Jonesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:35:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUSSETA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cusseta Police reported several trees down along Highways 26 and 520.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:40:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees and power lines down near Covington.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIG CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local newspaper reported numerous trees down in the Sharon Road area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local news outlet out of LaGrange reported several trees and power lines down on the northwest side of the city.

Hail in COBB, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:07:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOONDAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Coweta County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down, many blocking roads, across the northwest portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 16:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNAH MILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported numerous trees down along Jeff Davis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ameteur radio operators relayed reports of trees down across most of Towns County, especially in the east side of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SARGENT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Coweta Couty 911 Center reported that multiple trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:41:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMERVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:05:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FROLONA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Heard County Emergency Manager reported that a couple of trees were blown down in the Frolona area, and several trees were blown down from near the Simpson area to east of Highway 27 near the Heard/Carroll County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 10:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Catoosa County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down in Ringgold.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 13:00:00 to 30-JAN-13 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYATT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Heard County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down northwest of Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 14:30:00 to 30-JAN-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio relayed a report of a tree down on a house in Lawrenceville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 09:25:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHACKELTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Chattooga County Emergency Manager reported that a tree and a couple of power lines were blown down on Ben Mosely Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:37:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports from the public indicated that numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DADE, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 09:10:00 to 30-JAN-13 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVANS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that four trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 08:15:00 to 30-JAN-13 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBURG
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Carroll County Emergency Manager reported that a couple of trees were blown down in the Whitesburg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 30-JAN-13 15:45:00 to 30-JAN-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Taylor County Emergency Manager reported that several trees were blown down across the county between 345 and 400 PM, especially along Highway 96 both west and east of Butler.