Severe storms damage homes and leave residents without power

Severe thunderstorms hit Paulding County, Georgia, overnight, damaging over a dozen homes and leaving 12,000 residents without power. An EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph touched down near Dallas, causing significant destruction. Residents reported extensive damage, including uprooted trees and ripped-off billboards. Many expressed relief that there were no injuries despite the storm's intensity. One gas station owner faced $150,000 in damages, with limited insurance coverage. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for parts of Georgia, and flood warnings were also in effect for several rivers. Thousands remained without power as the storm moved through the region.