In brief:
- Maryann and Tom McGivney narrowly escaped injury when a tree fell into their kitchen amid Tropical Storm Helene’s remnants.
- The couple had only seconds to react by diving away as the ceiling bowed and the tree crashed through.
- The fallen tree caused significant damage, exposing the kitchen to daylight and also damaging the garage.
- Unhurt and grateful, the McGivneys are focusing on life’s preciousness, noting that material damage can be repaired.
- The local community showed support by offering aid and accommodations following the incident.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta couple is counting their blessings after a massive tree crashed into their kitchen, narrowly missing them as they ate breakfast.
The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Friday, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Helene brought heavy rain to metro Atlanta. Maryann and Tom McGivney were having breakfast in their kitchen when they heard a loud cracking sound above them.
“I was sitting here, and Tom was standing right about there, and we were having our morning breakfast,” said Maryann McGivney. …