1000+ homes were damaged by a tornado and severe storm with hail and high winds on Tuesday night. Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue, declared State of Emergency for Cherokee County. Governor Purdue had this to say, “I am always amazed at the extensive damage caused by these storms, but we are proud to see our communities pull together as neighbors help neighbors recover from this type of situation.”
Forecasters said it was at least the 32nd tornado to hit Georgia this year. The National Weather Service said winds reached 95 mph in southern Cherokee. According the AJC, most of the structural damage was caused by falling trees, officials said. “Homes aren’t blown away, but the damage is widespread,” Cherokee Sheriff Roger Garrison said.
Southern Oaks and Farmington subdivisions seems to be the hardest hit. The elementary school I attended, Johnston Elementary off East Cherokee Drive, was also damaged and served as command post for first responders.
It is really good to see neighbors helping neighbors during these tough times of clean-up and recovery. It just proves what a great community Woodstock really is.
