A strong upper level trough and cold front moved through the area during the morning and early afternoon hours.  A squall line accompanied the front, and a few tornadoes and instances of straight line wind damage were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 08:39:00 to 04-JAN-15 08:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONES CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Highway 37.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 08:55:00 to 04-JAN-15 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted near Vilulah Church near the Randolph/Clay county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MITCHELL, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 10:30:00 to 04-JAN-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHELL COUNTY ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Straight line winds caused roof damage to a house and flipped a camper over.  One person inside the camper was injured.  Monetary damage was estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 10:56:00 to 04-JAN-15 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR ARBOR CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down near Funston Sale City Road and Wilkes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLQUITT, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:05:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOULTRIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were blown down on NW 3rd Street in Moultrie.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:40:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A pine tree was snapped along Highway 82.

Tornado in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:45:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

In addition to several downed trees, there was substantial damage to the roof at a church in Brookfield. During their Sunday morning Service, church members quickly took cover under their pews when the wind became loud and their heavy front door was torn apart. The main damage occurred when the steeple fell to the ground.  Several shingles were stripped from the roof, and two church storage sheds were destroyed. Miraculously no one was injured. There were several more trees down with this tornado than the first one, including large pine trees (2-3 ft diameter) and large magnolia trees.  Max winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 04-JAN-15 11:27:00 to 04-JAN-15 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: OMEGA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF1 tornado touched down.  A portion of a screened-in porch was blown down, and a large portion of the roof of a small, old, barn building was removed.  There were also some 8-12 inch diameter pine trees snapped at their trunks.  Max winds were estimated at 95 mph.