Man killed when tree falls on home in Grove Park neighborhood during storms in Atlanta identified

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man is dead after a large tree fell on a home in the Grove Park neighborhood in Atlanta early Sunday morning.

Edward Johnson, 61, died after getting crushed by the tree. His daughter, Tamaya Jones, told Atlanta News First that she had to dig her mother out of the home.

Firefighters said they got the call around 4:50 a.m. as storms were rolling through the area along the 700 block of Matilda Lane. Crews worked for hours trying to get to Johnson.

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family after the incident.

A statement from the fundraiser reads, “On February 16, 2025, a tree fell on our house during a freak storm and my dad was crushed underneath it. He was an amazing man, a loving husband, and father. Anything that you can give will go a long way for our family during this crisis. This money will go towards a funeral for him and a place for my family to live. Thank you so much.”