The Brief
- Metro Atlanta is working to recover from the overnight severe weather that left fallen trees and downed power lines in its wake.
- In Paulding County, the storm destroyed a gas station near the intersection of Hay Renfroe Drive and Villa Rica Highway.
- Tens of thousands of customers across the state remain without power as crews work to restore services.
Severe weather swept through metro Atlanta from Saturday night into Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage in its wake.
FOX 5 Atlanta crews captured damage during the storms as well as the aftermath:
Atlanta storm damage
While the storm has passed through metro Atlanta, the damage caused by the strong winds and heavy rain remained.
On Howell Mill Road in Buckhead, a large fallen tree has blocked the road and toppled power lines.…