Calm before the storm

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Rick Austin captured this lightning strike in the clouds at sunset over Demorest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Photo by Rick Austin)

Before severe weather rained down late Wednesday, Northeast Georgians were treated to a beautiful sunset.

Two Habersham Countians captured the calm before the storm.

Demorest resident Rick Austin photographed an amazing shot of lightning in the clouds as the sunset painted the sky purple.

(Photo by Rick Austin)

Sherri Purcell captured a gorgeous photo in Clarkesville as the sun set lower in the sky drawing the day to a close.

(Photo by Sherri Purcell)

Alison Cathey captioned this purple skyscape, “The beauty before the storm in Alto.”

(Photo by Alison Cathey)

Sheila McCutcheon shared another image of a sunset before the storm.

(By Sheila McCutcheon)

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