LIVE UPDATES: Cleanup efforts underway across Georgia after powerful storms

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - North Georgia communities are picking up the pieces following another round of severe weather hours after an apparent tornado touched down and caused major damage.

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LIVE UPDATES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 27:

4:43 p.m.

4:20 p.m.

RIGHT NOW: A look at the completely devastation in West Point, Georgia after a tornado touched down here early Sunday morning. Remarkably, nobody died, 5 injured.

The governor will survey the damage this afternoon. The latest on the recovery effort @ 5p on ⁦@ATLNewsFirst⁩. pic.twitter.com/paAN2Iu9Jq
— Patrick Quinn (@PatrickQuinnTV) March 27, 2023

2:50 p.m.

Absolutely heartbreaking devastation in West Point.

The family says it’s the second time in just two months that a tornado has hit home.@ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/eyClx7QC12
— Amanda Rose (@AmandaRoseNews) March 27, 2023

1:22 p.m.

Mom Nature is paying us back after a ROUGH 48-hours. Enjoy the afternoon! @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/Sgpyt57dhL
— Cutter Martin (@CutterMartin) March 27, 2023

12:53 p.m.

The latest SPC Severe Weather Outlook for today has shifted a little south as ongoing thunderstorms push south. Be alert for potential warnings, especially in the Slight Risk area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for areas south of Columbus and Macon. #gawx pic.twitter.com/C4R6ftZMqP
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) March 27, 2023

12:15 p.m.

Spalding County officials are having people who live around the Heads Creek Reservoir to evacuate in “an abundance of caution” due to flooding concerns. They say they are not worried about the dam breaching, just worried about flooding in the area. @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/twz7EdPT4J
— Madeline Montgomery (@MadelineTV) March 27, 2023

11:30 a.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Jeffersonville GA, Dudley GA and Danville GA until 12:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/s5T0UCWZZ8
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) March 27, 2023

10 a.m.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina until 6 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/WEHLPvbmnk
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) March 27, 2023

9:24 a.m.

We were all relieved when we got the all-clear. (whew) #tornadowarning #UpsonCountyGA @ATLNewsFirst https://t.co/YJLFkJBJWc
— Rebekka Schramm (@Rebekka_Schramm) March 27, 2023

9 a.m.

FIRST ALERT: The rain will gradually end in metro Atlanta through lunch with storms continuing in south Troup, south Meriwether and Upson counties. @JenValdezTV & @Cjacobazzi_wx will keep you up-to-date through early afternoon. @ATLNewsFirst @peachtreetv pic.twitter.com/56WaSH8SV8
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

8 a.m.

LATEST MODEL: Scattered rain will continue in metro Atlanta through 10 AM with heavier rain south of metro Atlanta. It'll be dry this afternoon and mostly sunny. Updates >> https://t.co/IfnQSxRNmH @ATLNewsFirst @PeachtreeTV pic.twitter.com/i97A3Vlioc
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

Radar Update 8:05am: Scattered rain continues across Metro. Heavy rain and storms are widespread towards Central Georgia. A Tornado Watch is out for the Macon area (including Lamar and Upson Counites) until 11am. pic.twitter.com/7xsYZux9Pf
— Ella Dorsey (@Ella__Dorsey) March 27, 2023

7 a.m.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/0VEP0e67Mj
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) March 27, 2023

Tornado warning has expired, watch continues. This means tornadoes are possible In the next several hours. @ATLNewsFirst https://t.co/vmj99sRXjj
— Courteney Jacobazzi (@Cjacobazzi_wx) March 27, 2023

Tornado Warning expires for Upson, Meriwether and Pike Counties

7:45 a.m. - TORNADO WARNING EXPIRED for Meriwether County, Pike County and Upson County.

In addition to our tornado warning for a cell moving into Upson county, we have a tornado WATCH through 11 AM for Upson and Lamar counties. This means the environment will be favorable for more tornadoes through late morning there. @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/PtEVdFAHSO
— Courteney Jacobazzi (@Cjacobazzi_wx) March 27, 2023

A TORNADO WARNING is in effect for Southern Meriwether County, Southern Pike County and Northwestern Upson County.

Tornado warning for Upson, Meriwether and Pike Counties

Tornado Warning for Meriwether, Pike, and Upson counties until 8AM. Live coverage on @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/3aeX16hpGo
— Courteney Jacobazzi (@Cjacobazzi_wx) March 27, 2023

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Meriwether County
Southern Pike County
Northwestern Upson County @ATLNewsFirst
— Meteorologist Patrick Pete (@wxpatpete) March 27, 2023

Hunkering down inside the Thomaston Home Depot. We’re listening as ⁦@Ella__Dorsey⁩ and ⁦@RodneyHarrisTV⁩ warn us a tornado is headed our way. ⁦@ATLNewsFirst⁩ pic.twitter.com/hcza9ooCj7
— Rebekka Schramm (@Rebekka_Schramm) March 27, 2023

6 a.m.

Rain will stick around for your morning commute in metro Atlanta

Heads up in Troup County. There's a storm just west of you that's showing rotation as it moves east toward you. Live updates now on @ATLNewsFirst & @peachtreetv pic.twitter.com/oVcsa8In27
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Flash flooding remains possible through your morning commute

5:58 a.m.

Heavy rains caused a road to buckle in Upson County near Thomaston, GA. I’m on the story. Join us now on @ATLnewsFirst. pic.twitter.com/cUgPkvXe16
— Rebekka Schramm (@Rebekka_Schramm) March 27, 2023

5 a.m.

SEVERE T-STORM WARNING for south Upson County until 6 AM for a storm capable of producing strong winds & hail. Moving east at 45 mph. Heads up south of Thomaston. @ATLNewsFirst @peachtreetv pic.twitter.com/a0uAt3qTBa
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

First Alert Weather Day: Flooding buckles road in Upson County

Rain will stick around for your morning commute in metro Atlanta with isolated flash flooding possible, especially south of I-20. Rain moving out after 9 AM with mostly sunny skies this afternoon >> https://t.co/BmknrJqy0x @ATLNewsFirst @peachtreetv pic.twitter.com/gS406556a4
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

4 a.m.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Flash flood threat continues through your morning commute >> https://t.co/BmknrJqy0x @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/IYy04uC7t0
— Rodney Harris (@RodneyHarrisTV) March 27, 2023

3 a.m.

Radar Update 3:31am- Rain has stopped for now north of Atlanta. The flood risk is DECREASING for areas north of downtown. From ATL south, heavy rain will continue all morning. The flood risk here is HIGH through the morning. Isolated severe storms are still possible through 8am. pic.twitter.com/dOsOXCxLnR
— Ella Dorsey (@Ella__Dorsey) March 27, 2023

2 a.m.

Risk of heavy rain and a few storms continues through the morning rush. @Ella__Dorsey, @RodneyHarrisTV & @Cjacobazzi_wx have you covered through the morning. #atlwx #gawx pic.twitter.com/B7IbcJvQxH
— Cutter Martin (@CutterMartin) March 27, 2023

1 a.m.

We were live and on the ground all day in West Point, GA. It’s where Troup County officials say they saw significant damage as severe weather struck Georgia Sunday morning.

Here are some pictures I took. Residents told me they’re grateful they survived @ATLNewsFirst pic.twitter.com/vh019fjJQL
— Asia Wilson (@AsiaWilsonTV) March 27, 2023

Flooding potential VERY high tonight. @atlnewsfirst #georgiawx #flooding pic.twitter.com/EWc9SGUJzl
— Meteorologist Patrick Pete (@wxpatpete) March 27, 2023

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Jeff Devis Road in Upson County is closed due to flooding, according to the Upson Emergency Management Agency.

Jeff Davis Road — Jeff Davis Road(Upson Emergency Management Agency)

Heavy rains caused a road to buckle in Upson County near Thomaston, GA. I’m on the story. Join us now on @ATLnewsFirst. pic.twitter.com/cUgPkvXe16
— Rebekka Schramm (@Rebekka_Schramm) March 27, 2023

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency.

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