ATLANTA — A 10-year-old girl died overnight when a tree fell on her home after storms moved through metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
Atlanta fire officials say the tree fell on a home on Mims Street near MLK Jr. Drive at 3 a.m.
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Investigators say six people, including the child, lived in the home.
Family spoke to Channel 2’s Bryan Mims and identified the child as 10-year-old A’erica Dixon.
Dixon’s mother and grandmother were taken to the hospital, but were stable.
In a GoFundMe campaign, the family said A’erica, who they affectionately called Tink, was in bed with her grandmother when the tree fell. The grandmother’s pelvis was broken and the family says she is paralyzed in one of her legs.
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The American Red Cross has been contacted to provide additional support to the family.
Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement on Saturday morning sharing his condolences for the young girl.
This morning, we’re saddened by the tragic passing of this young girl as a result of last night’s storms. We ask that all Georgians join us in praying for her loved ones during this difficult time.https://t.co/i8jPgIS7bD
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) May 3, 2025
You can donate to the family’s GoFundMe campaign to help offset funeral costs by clicking here.
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