Five tornadoes were confirmed in North Georgia and two in Middle Georgia after storms hit areas throughout the state Wednesday.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Whitfield and Toombs counties, an EF-0 in Gilmer, Fannin and Laurens counties, and two EF-0 tornadoes in Gordon County.
READ: NWS tornado report
The tornadoes moved between 70 and 95 mph and sent trees down throughout the areas.
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In Toombs County, where the tornado moved at 95 mph, several businesses had minor roof damage.
Otherwise, damage was minimal.
In other news:
Meteorologist Karen Minton has your Friday afternoon weather forecast.
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