More than 1,700 homes damaged, 70 destroyed in Coweta County by EF-4 tornado

Officials are giving a better assessment of the damage left behind by a powerful EF-4 tornado that tore through Coweta County during the early morning hours of March 26. Cleanup efforts have been ongoing since the mile-wide tornado packing winds speeds of 170 mph cut through the county.

Organizers prepare 'Convoy of Care' to help Newnan tornado victims

Law enforcement officers are teaming up with trucking industry experts to help tornado victims in Coweta County. The organization "Convoy of Care" is collecting items to help men and women like Orlandis and Chloe Connally. Their home was one of many destroyed by the EF 4 tornado that ravaged Newnan last week.

How to help tornado victims in Georgia

Officials recommended those wanting to help donate to trusted, verified organizations. For people looking to get involved, there are a few ways to help the cleanup effort in communities across Georgia

Gas main break in Newnan prompts evacuations

The city of Newnan, which is still recovering from devastating storms, is now dealing with a large gas main break that caused evacuations, officials said.