
Tornadoes roll across 5 southern states causing at least 5 deaths and lots of destruction in their wake
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A wave of tornadoes rolled across five southern states on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and inflicting heavy damage in its wake, according to officials.
Early Friday, the city of Newnan, Georgia, reported damage in and around its historic downtown area due to a tornado and repair crews were working on the scene to clear impacted areas. The National Weather Service had warned the Newnan tornado was a "particularly dangerous situation" and had warned residents to take cover. The town was "hit hard and there is significant damage all over the city," Gina Weathersby, Community Relations Manager for Newnan Utilities told CNN. The town is located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
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