Black Creek, Georgia facts for kids

Black Creek is a small place in Bryan County, Georgia, in the United States. It's not an official city or town with its own government, but it's a community where people live. You can find it along U.S. Route 280. It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Interstate 16 and 9 miles (14.5 km) northeast of Pembroke. A company called Daniel Defense, which makes equipment for defense, is located in Black Creek.

History of Black Creek

The 2022 Tornado

On April 5, 2022, Black Creek experienced a very strong tornado. This tornado was called an EF4, which means it was extremely powerful. It caused a lot of damage to the area. Many homes, including mobile homes, were badly damaged or completely destroyed. The tornado also knocked down many trees, power lines, and power poles. Sadly, one person died, and twelve others were hurt during this event. The community worked hard to recover after the storm.