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Georgians practice tornado safety
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Londyn Quick sits in the hall with her pre-kindergarten class Wednesday during a tornado drill at New Holland Core Knowledge Academy in Gainesville. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Wednesday was Tornado Safety Day in Georgia. Georgians were urged to take time to identify where they would take shelter if a tornado strikes at home or work. “Tornadoes can strike Georgia at any time of the year, often with deadly effects,” said Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security Director Jim Butterworth.