ATLANTA — Communities are beginning to recover from the damage left after severe storms rolled through metro Atlanta and parts of Georgia on Monday.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was cancelled for the Metro Atlanta area Monday afternoon as storms moved out of the region.

Below are impacts sustained across the region from the thunderstorms.

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4:27 p.m.

Officials say less than 28,000 remain without power as of 4:27 p.m.

2:49 p.m.

According to officials, more than 34,000 are without power in Georgia.

2:15 p.m.

According to Georgia Power, thousands are without power across the state.

1:57 p.m.

Inman Road in Fayette County has reopened, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says.

1:56 p.m.

Ground stop at Atlanta airport extended until 2:15 p.m.

1:54 p.m.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office issued a message: “Our team is working to gather more details, including identifying areas to avoid so that first responders and utility crews can safely assess damage, restore power, and clear roadways.”

1:52 p.m.

Reports of a tree fell onto a home at the 1500 block of Alverado Way in the Avondale Estates section of Dekalb County.

1:41 p.m.

Carroll County Damage due to downed trees on multiple residences, according to the EMA.

Cypress Circle - Trees on multiple residences

Memory Springs DR. - Trees on multiple mobile homes

Tree down on Hwy 5 at Reavesville Rd

Trees down on Hwy 5 at Old Columbus Rd

Tree down on Hwy 5 at Daniel Rd

Tree down on Hwy 5 at Ephesus Church RD

Tree down on Little New York RD

Tree down on Old Driver RD

Tree down on Whooping Creek RD

Tree down on Carrollton Tyus RD

Tree down on Bethesda Church RD

Tree down on Ringer RD

Multiple other reports in the Tyus, Roopville, Lowell and Whitesburg areas

1:40 p.m.

EM - Rockdale County Government - Noemi Hays Hi Roc Rd NE and E Lake Dr NE – Trees Down blocking both lanes

3730 Troupe Smith Rd SE – Tree down across Rd.

Power line down on McDaniel Mill Rd.

1:36 p.m.

The Acworth Police Department issued a warning to motorists to avoid the area of Rockdale Drive due to a downed tree and downed power lines. The road is shut down.

1:29 p.m.

A road has been closed due to fallen tree in Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office issued the road closure for Inman Road near New Vision Church.

Officials said they will provide an update when the road reopens.

“We encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution while on the roadways, especially under the current bad weather conditions,” the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said.

1:27 p.m. Tornado Warnings dropped for metro area counties.

1:25 p.m.

Tornado Warnings dropped for metro area counties.

1:04 p.m.

Ground stop issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms.

1:00 p.m.

The Georgia Department of Transportation - West issued a warning to motorists to drive carefully and slow down due to a severe thunderstorm watch in Columbus, Newnan, Thomaston, Fayetteville and Peachtree City.

12:50 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Butts, Clayton, Fayette, Henry, Newton, Rockdale and Spalding counties until 1:30 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

Tornado Warning issued for Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Henry and Rockdale counties until 1:15 p.m.

The National Weather Service has offered tips for sudden flash flooding.

“Whether you’re on the road or camping, will you be ready for sudden flash flooding? Make sure to enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone,” NWS said. “If flooding occurs while you’re outdoors, immediately get to higher ground, and NEVER enter flood waters in a vehicle or on foot.”

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Continue to monitor the weather forecasts through this afternoon, and keep cellphones charged before the storms arrive. In the event of power outages, the cellphone can serve as a flashlight.

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