Overview

• A’erica Shukai Dixon, 10, was killed when a tree fell on her Atlanta home during severe storms on May 3.
• Her mother and grandmother were injured, with the grandmother suffering a broken pelvis and partial paralysis; both are hospitalized in stable condition.
• The tree, previously reported as unstable after Hurricane Helene in 2023, had not been removed despite warnings to the landlord.
• The Dixon family launched a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $18,000 toward a $28,000 funeral goal as of May 5.
• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and local officials expressed condolences, while the Red Cross and community members provided support.