Douglasville man killed during storm remembered for generosity

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - A memorial grows outside Hudson's Hickory House in Douglasville on Tuesday, the day after its owner Scot Hudson died in a car accident while driving during Monday's intense storm. 

The restaurant has temporarily closed while the community copes with the loss of a man people have described as generous. 

"He was like a hero to everybody," Ronald Harrison said. "During the pandemic, he would literally give food away to first responders."

Scot Hudson died Monday during Monday's storm. (Photo: FOX 5 Atlanta)

The restaurant has been a landmark in the area for more than 50 years, run by the Hudson family.

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"He cared more about people than he did himself, he did have the biggest heart in this county," said Wayne Lanham.

Hudson was killed a few blocks from his restaurant when a huge tree fell on his vehicle. 

There's no word when the restaurant will re-open. 

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