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Massive Oak Tree Crushes Cobb County Home
10 Jan
Summary
- A large white oak tree fell onto a home late Friday night.
- The homeowner was watching the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl during the incident.
- Crews required a crane to lift the massive tree off the damaged roof.

A homeowner in Cobb County is assessing damage after a massive white oak tree fell onto their residence late Friday night. The homeowner was reportedly watching the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl when a large limb punched through the roof.
Neighbors described the sound of the impact as comparable to a jetliner passing overhead. Fortunately, despite the extensive damage, the home's structural integrity was not compromised, and the family remains in their residence while repairs are underway.
Crews utilized a crane to lift the colossal tree off the house. The Tomahawk Tree Removal Company was scheduled to complete the removal process on Sunday, a task expected to take several hours.