Butts County Government

UPDATE: ROAD CLEAR
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TREE DOWN : STARK ROAD

We have units responding to Stark Road in reference to a large tree down blocking both lanes.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Butts County. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued until 4:17pm.

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- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Spalding County in west central Georgia... Fayette County in north central Georgia... Northeastern Meriwether County in west central Georgia... Pike County in west central Georgia... Monroe County in central Georgia... Eastern Upson County in west central Georgia... Southwestern Butts County in central Georgia... Henry County in north central Georgia... Northwestern Crawford County in central Georgia... Eastern Coweta County in west central Georgia... Clayton County in north central Georgia... South central Fulton County in north central Georgia... Lamar County in west central Georgia...
- Until 500 PM EDT.
- At 417 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near East Newnan to near Culloden, moving northeast at 45 mph.

# DETAILS
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HAZARD
60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE
Radar indicated.

IMPACT
Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE
Atlanta, Newnan, Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Thomaston, Barnesville, Jackson, Jonesboro, Forsyth, Zebulon, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, and Fairburn.

ISSUED AT
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:18 PM EDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

HEADER
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Severe Thunderstorm Warning

# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central, north central and west central Georgia.

Good Morning Butts County! 👋
June 17, 2026

🧾 Board of Assessor's Office
10am : Board of Assessor's Regular Meeting

🚜 Public Works
Today, our crews are patching pot holes, tree cleanup, and right of way mowing throughout the county.

🎳 Butts County Senior Center
9:30am : Walking Wellness
10am : Line Dancing
12:30pm : Dreamweavers
12:30pm : Pet Therapy
2pm : Overcomer Club

🚑 Butts County Fire & Emergency Services
A burn ban is in effect until October 1, 2026.

🏈 Butts County Parks & Recreation
Registration is live for Fall Football & Soccer! Register online at BCDLS.org.

Hope your day is 'bread'-tiful and 'jam'-packed with joy! 🍞