Henry County Man Discovers Meteorite After Dramatic Fireball Crash Through Roof

A Henry County man experienced an extraordinary event when a meteorite, visible as a fireball across the sky, crashed through his roof on June 26. After calling 911, emergency services treated the meteorite as evidence before returning it to the homeowner, as it legally belonged to him since it landed on his private property. As interest in meteorite hunting surged in Georgia, experts noted the complexities of meteorite ownership, particularly regarding public lands and scientific claims.