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MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. - A woman who died when floodwaters swept her car away in Murray County has been identified, officials said. The fatal incident happened along Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County, where rushing floodwaters carried a vehicle away. Emergency responders later located the driver dead. The Murray...
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance early this morning, Sunday, Nov. 8, and took a man into custody after calling SWAT for reinforcements. Around 2:51 A.M., deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence on Heritage Hill Circle NE.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County, south of McCaysville, where flooding also occurred. The Murray County coroner identified her as Julie Barrs. Barrs’ neighbor, Dottie Billingsley,...
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Whitfield County man is accused of firing a gun inside his home, where deputies later found 30 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition, according to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to a residence on Roberts Drive on Nov. 5...
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The McCaysville community gathered Sunday morning to rally in prayer for the flood-stricken area. A group of law enforcement officers, volunteers and community members impacted by the flooding gathered at McCaysville City Hall for a prayer gathering led by Pastor Matthew McDaniel, the police department chaplain.
Business owners Sarah Berry and Katina Yeoman detail the needs and challenges their community faces after historic and deadly floods devastated Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia.
North Georgia flood recovery operations in Fannin County reached 97 confirmed water rescues following catastrophic regional flooding. Clean drinking water distribution continues behind McCaysville City Hall while municipal crews work around the clock to restore the damaged public water system. Recovery teams across the Twin Cities of McCaysville and Copperhill...
Fannin County officials shifted operations to recovery in downtown McCaysville, where volunteers distributed pallets of drinking water, crews hauled river sediment into dumpsters, and safety inspectors prepared damaged properties for electrical reconnection under an overnight curfew.
Dangerous floodwaters tore through Gilmer County, washing out roads, destroying culverts and collapsing a bridge. Heavy rainfall from Wednesday night damaged at least 18 roadway locations across the county, leaving hidden erosion hazards under pavement. County repair crews and emergency personnel are working to assess widespread damage while officials urge...
Frost Advisory Sunday night for portions of North Georgia A Frost Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday morning for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Lumpkin, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield Counties. Temperatures as low as 32-36º will result…
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ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Volunteers are distributing water and other supplies as cleanup continues in McCaysville following deadly flooding in North Georgia. Billy Paschall was among about 100 people rescued. He said a police officer woke him around 1 a.m. Thursday as water rose near his home by the Toccoa...
COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is warning residents along the Toccoa/ Ocoee River that dangerous conditions could persist for several days as floodwaters begin to recede following catastrophic flooding in North Georgia. TVA crews are managing water releases across the river system, with flows at Blue Ridge...
Food City on McGrady Dr. — Approximate Site of Store Reopening. The Food City grocery store on McGrady Drive in Cleveland, Tennessee reopens Wednesday following a sweeping remodel and expansion that added a Starbucks café, a sushi bar and dozens of new jobs to the south Cleveland location. Store manager Cody Price thanked loyal customers for their patience during construction and said the finished product is worth the wait.
Situated in the city of its international headquarters, Lee University proudly identifies as Church of God, a major Pentecostal denomination known for its American and European roots. “The Church of God is an outcropping of American evangelicalism, which is an extension of European Protestant theology and ideas,” said Dr. Skip...
In an email sent to the Southern Adventist University community on the morning of Nov. 6, President Ken Shaw announced the resignation of Dennis Negrón, vice president of Student Development and Title IX coordinator. The email stated that Nov. 18 will be Negrón’s last day of service.
MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — City officials say McCaysville’s remaining water supply has been depleted as residents, business owners and volunteers clean up after flooding. Streets in McCaysville now resemble a construction zone, and the damage has disrupted some of the community’s most basic needs. Multiple...
TRICARE authorized emergency prescription refills for military families in four North Georgia counties affected by severe flooding. Beneficiaries in Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties can get temporary refills through Nov. 15 at retail network pharmacies. Patients who need urgent medical treatment during the storm emergency do not need a...
On the evening of Sept. 25, friends and colleagues came together for the Debbie Murray Garden Party. Lee University honored Senior Ambassador Debbie Murray and dedicated the Debbie Murray Garden. The garden may be a new addition to campus, but the idea behind it has been years in the making.
The damage in McCaysville is extensive, and this community was still recovering from flooding back in August.
