Man struck by lightning in weekend storm in Habersham Co

Weekend thunderstorms caused damage in Habersham County, where one man was injured when he was hit by a lightning strike in Cornelia. There are more storms in the forecast for northeast Georgia today and for much of the week.

From WSB TV…

Emergency services workers spent several hours responding to storm-related calls Thursday in Habersham County.

A severe thunderstorm resulted in damage around the county and in the city of Cornelia.

According to the Habersham County E-911/Emergency Management Agency, the county dealt with about three dozen calls ranging from complaints about downed trees to wrecks, fires, and non-functioning traffic signals.

A caller reported a Cornelia man was struck by lightning during the storm, possibly twice.

Crews were called to New Liberty Road outside Clarkesville to tend to downed utility lines and a broken pole that presented a danger to motorists.

It took crews about five hours to clear the road.

It was reopened at 10:30 p.m.

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