MUFON of Georgia Update
April 22, 2009

Please note that some of the current Georgia investigations and reports listed below are raw in nature and not yet vetted, or completely scrutinized at this time.

12April09, about 9:50PM, Atlanta, Georgia - an adult female resident of the NE metro Atlanta area stated that she heard loud helicopter engines in her neighborhood (very loud).  She normally watches the local helo air traffic, thus noticed when it became even louder and taking a longer time to go over or past her home.  Witness opened her blinds and waited.  Shortly she noticed a blinking bright white light and then a red blinking light.  Within a few moments a second red light was observed and then a LARGE slow moving TRIANGULAR object came into view, passing over the witness home as she observed it's UNDERSIDE.  Witness stated it appeared to be just above tree-top level and seemed to be a light color, perhaps gray.  She could not determine it's height (thickness) but the distance between the back and corner lights indicated to her "This thing is BIG, BIG, BIG"! as she wrote.
Also observed were 3 helos, one on each flank and one trailing as if an escort.  No TV interference was noticed.  This witness summarized the unfolding of this event as "Slow, Slow, Slow"!  She submitted a well written and precise account, and from other information available to Georgia MUFON, we believe this is a credible witness.  ASD R. Howard, who lives in the vicinity of the event, is assigned.

8April09, 7 to 7:30PM, Covington, Georgia - an adult male resident of the Covington area and his brother observed a bright white aerial light at the stage of dusk when the stars are not yet readily visible.  While watching, they observed "white lines" projected out of the light/object at different angles, and then apparently retracted back inside.  This went on for appx. 20 minutes with some "lines" projecting out further than others.  Eventually an aircraft flew through the area and the light/object accelerated to an extreme speed, arching upwards until it vanished.  After the AC passed, the object returned to it's previous position and continued the same activities as before. Witnesses were able to get a phone photo and brief video shot before going inside.  About 9:00PM, upon checking the sky again, the object/light was gone. 16April09, the Primary Witness phoned this writer and stated they were both anxious to meet with our investigators. SSD/FI S. Bass and C. Schneider are assigned.  Please note....a remotely similar Georgia case was reported in 1995. A reliable witness in Chatsworth/Fort Mountain reported that a domed metallic teardrop-in-profile shaped craft appeared near his overhang patio during daylight, and this is within just a short distance of the cliff-face.  Hovering, he watched as a hole opened up in the fuselage and strip-like appendages were exuded in a semi-360 spread from the hole, as if still connected inside the hole.  Thus began an action that he compared to shiny decorative Christmas-tree icicles being blown by a powerful fan.  This action ceased and the object vanished. Some of this observation was made through binoculars even though it was close to the patio.  Members who have browsed our case sketch-notebook at meetings have seen the sketch of this witness....it's very good.

3April09, 7:38PM, Barnesville, Georgia - an adult female resident observed a shiny sun-glinting rectangular object in the sky in the Thomaston vicinity for appx. 1 minute.  Photos were made with her cell phone, but did not offer much detail.  This witness has filed two recent similar reports in which absolutely nothing could be done due to non-response to our contact efforts.  FI P. Clapp of West Point is assigned.

30Mar09, 9:47PM, Martinez, Georgia - an adult male, using a night vision monocular observed a light brighter than the stars, but star-like, traveling W to E over a tree-line at about 20°.  Additionally it covered 1/5 of the sky in about 5 seconds and at about 60° made an extraordinary 'U-Turn' in about one second.  Witness watched as it retreated back along it's approach path, duration about 15 seconds.  ASD Dave Marchant is investigating.

20Mar09, 3:05AM, Rome, Georgia - an adult resident of Rome was driving home (I-75 to Hwy. 41, then Hwy. 411).  In the vicinity of the Floyd/Bartow County line he observed a circular yellow light in the sky that accelerated to an amazing speed and vanished within 3 seconds.  The witness did not describe direction or other particulars in the initial CMS report.  SSD/FI J. Alexander is assigned.

19Mar09, 2:45AM, Fairburn, Georgia - a duo of truckers near Fairburn reported a huge, slowly descending, silent fireball with a long blue/white tail.  An obvious fireball meteor.  This is believed to be the same fireball that was heard to make a sonic boom and also observed in east Georgia during the same time frame.

19Mar09 - an adult female resident of Martinez reported a 1975 family observation of a large group of high altitude red star-like lights performing chaotic aerobatic movements over St. Simon Sound or the southern portion of St. Simon island.  This is another good example of those mysterious and oft reported 'chasing lights'.  This witness was found to be a highly credible professional that, along with ASD Dave Marchant, sent along additional info on the east Georgia fireball described above.  Thanks Dave and Ms. Witness!

17Mar09, 8:00PM, Augusta, Georgia - an Augusta area business owner and his associates reported observing 5 orange/yellow spherical lights clustered at about 40° in the western sky slowly dimming as the witnesses watched for 8-10 seconds.  These lights then seemed to be gone, but then re-appeared within a few moments further away.  One witnesses stated this appeared to be the same type of aerial display he'd observed the week before. Please note that the Coastal crew has been investigating similar east Georgia events these last few months and are looking at this one too.

16Mar09, evening, Cartersville, Georgia - an adult female resident observed a very bright light, described as both star-like and as a "fireball", descending in a generally eastern direction from about 40°. Furthermore it traveled in a slow precise way taking about 10 minutes, leaving no train, and was observed to vanish behind some trees as if making a "soft landing". FI J. Alexander was immediately working on this report.  We sent out a Georgia FI's alert in the event any local ground search was found to be necessary.  We appreciate all of the responses of 'ready to roll' if it was needed.

2Mar09, night - a couple from Ohio was en-route from Sarasota to Atlanta on an AirTran flight.  At about 30,000 feet they were looking at normal ground lights when they observed what they called a bizarre light configuration.  This ranged from a small circular light to a moving "splash" of illumination, moving and changing at random, but believed by the witnesses to be on the ground.  They also considered lights from the aircraft playing along clouds, but stated that the sky was clear, other passing aircraft and stars being visible.  FI J. Alexander is checking out this report.

2Mar09, 7:30PM, Macon, Georgia - an adult male resident of Stone Mountain was driving west toward Macon on I-16 from the coast.  His brother, a soldier stationed at Hunter AAF was also along.  In about the the Metter/Vidalia vicinity they observed a bright white light in the sky to the NW, their general front, at about 45°.  Described as larger than star-like, stationary, pulsating, observed for about one hour as they drove.  Eventually is appeared to turn red and vanish.  The 'usual celestial suspects' were generally behind them as they drove, but Venus would have been toward their front at about 20° at 7:30PM.  ASD Dave Marchant is to speak with the witnesses.

12Feb09-night, Atlanta, Georgia - an adult resident of N.E. metro Atlanta observed a bright star-like light toward the west of which she took photos.  The light moved down and went off like an electric light, then came back on.  Venus or other celestial bodies may be responsible here depending on which way the witness was really looking.  FI C. Schneider was assigned to look into this report.

12Feb09, 9:30PM, Blairsville, Georgia - an adult male resident of Blairsville was crossing Black Mountain Pass on Zell Miller Pkwy when he observed a bright, larger than star-like, light to the WSW.  Adding it was large enough to display a spherical shape as it moved slightly to the south.  A celestial body has to be considered here, but further review seems to indicate that Venus had set beyond the horizon by 9:30PM.  FI's M. and L. Moore will be contacting this witness for additional information.

11Feb09, Warner Robins, Georgia - case forwarded from Texas CMS to Georgia CMS.  An adult male resident of the Warner Robins area reported that in 2005 he was on a flight originating in Texas bound for Korea, related to his military service.  He observed an unusual cloud configuration and decided to snap a photo.  Later, a large dark blimp-like object was found on the photo, the camera used being a disposable type. Witness has forwarded the photo to this writer.  Efforts to call the witness for additional case evaluation and the normal 101 photo evidence questions have proved unsuccessful.  Investigation continues.

7Feb09, 6:00PM, Dacula, Georgia - an adult couple from Dacula was driving on Hwy 441 on the northern edge of Athens when they observed a silent massive glowing white light fly overhead from W to E at about 40°, then downward toward the ground behind a tree-line.  Further description, head like quartz-crystal with a fuzzy white rear.  A large fireball/meteor could be the culprit here.  FI Jason Fonzo was assigned.  E-mails were sent to the local media and Clarke County PD seeking additional reports from the public.

5Feb09. 9:28PM, Covington, Georgia - an adult female resident of Covington reported that she had observed and videotaped multiple colored orbs flying to and fro while changing colors.  On one occasion a "horse-shoe shaped" light was observed.  FI C. Schneider has contacted the witness and is awaiting the witness to advise on a meeting date.

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