Tornado watch issued in North Georgia, North Alabama

Tornado watch

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9PM EST for the following counties in the Times Free Press coverage area:

In Georgia: Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Walker and Whitfield.

In Alabama: DeKalb and Jackson.

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