Stormy weather and high winds brought down trees on an east Cobb County home, injuring an 11-year-old boy sleeping in his own room, Channel 2 Action News is reporting.

Tanner Gottschalk survived, but had to have dozens of stitches on his head, and may have a concussion, Channel 2 said doctors believe.

Six trees crashed onto the home on Oak Knoll Drive. The tree that injured Tanner, a large pine tree, fell around 5 a.m., Friday, according to reports.

Channel 2 reports that Tanner is expected to recover.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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