Severe Storms Kill Two in Georgia, Mississippi Trees

Severe storms on June 7 caused fatal incidents in both Georgia and Mississippi, with strong winds leading to dangerous conditions and downed trees. In Banks County, Georgia, 56-year-old Jason Keith Payne of Carnesville was killed when a tree fell on his 2000 Nissan Altima while he was driving east on State Route 51 near Garrison Road. The Georgia Department of Public Safety confirmed Payne was pronounced dead at the scene, and Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences and prayed for the safety of those affected. Meanwhile, in Lafayette County, Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves reported one fatality after a tree fell on a vehicle near Delay Road amid a line of storms that left approximately 23,000 people without power. Both states are urging caution as emergency responders continue clearing roadways and managing the aftermath, with additional severe weather expected. Officials remain in close contact with local emergency managers to respond as necessary.