A week after a tornado struck northwest Georgia, an examination of damage has resulted in losses estimated at $1.82 million in the Rome area. Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Director Scotty Hancock said two-thirds of the losses were incurred by six businesses, with none listed as destroyed. Keith Clark, owner of the West Rome IGA grocery, said hes still assessing damage to his store but the roof over the shopping center will have to be replaced. He said thousands of dollars worth of food had to be dumped.
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