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Flash Floods Leave the North Georgia Community Shaken

Severe flash floods devastated parts of North Georgia on Nov. 4, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a state of emergency for four counties: Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union which will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 12, 2026. The Weather Channel reported that rainfall rates reached 2 to...

Mccaysville, GA · 3d
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CBS News Atlanta

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Gov. Kemp extends flood emergency in 4 North Georgia counties

McCaysville has lifted its overnight curfew and reopened the road to Copperhill, Tennessee, as North Georgia continues to recover from severe flooding. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the flood emergency for four counties by another week.

Copperhill, TN · 2h

The Gadsden Times

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Freeze warning issued for Marshall County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Marshall County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:09 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 across Northern Alabama. WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Saturday Night to 8 a.m. CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing." What is a freeze warning? A Freeze Warning is issued when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32 degrees or lower) over a large area for an extended period, regardless of whether frost is expected to form. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is likely and when temperatures are forecast to drop to 33-36 degrees with clear

Marshall County, AL · 2h

Now Georgia

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Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night

Freeze Watch in effect for much of North and West Georgia Friday night The first winter cold front of the season has pushed through Georgia, and a Freeze Watch is in effect for most of the northwestern third of the state for Friday night. The Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, F…

Georgia · 15h

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Magnitude 2.0 earthquake recorded near LaFayette in Walker County, Georgia

LAFAYETTE, Ga. — Did you feel it Monday morning?. A magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck near LaFayette in Walker County early Monday morning, according to EarthquakeTrack.com. The earthquake was recorded at 7:53 a.m. about 3 kilometers southwest of LaFayette, at a depth of 4 kilometers. The minor quake may have...

Walker County, GA · 3d

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McCaysville and Copperhill devasted by floods

Downtown McCaysville, a town in Fannin County in North Georgia, on Thursday, Nov. 5, when the Toccoa River crested at a record 18.05 feet after overnight flash flooding. Water rose to the awnings of storefronts along the main street, and floodwater up to six to seven feet deep covered parts of downtown, according to McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley.

Mccaysville, GA · 3d

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Tennessee remains in State of Emergency following Polk County flooding

From Local 3 News: Tennessee has elevated its emergency management plan following severe flooding in Polk County, allowing state agencies to coordinate additional support for local recovery efforts. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) activated the State Emergency Operations Center to a Level 4 – Elevated on November 5 in...

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta

An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.

Georgia · 3d

CBS News Atlanta

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Watch a North Georgia flood survivor find the last of his seven missing cats

Paschall said all seven of his cats went missing during the flood. He found the last one, named Bounce, while CBS News Atlanta was interviewing him.

Mccaysville, GA · 3d

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More Than 100 People, 25 Dogs Rescued After Historic Copper Basin Flooding

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Tennessee emergency officials say more than 100 people and 25 dogs were rescued after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the Copper Basin region of Southeast Tennessee and neighboring North Georgia. According to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the latest rescue count...

Tennessee · 4d

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Flood-ravaged Ga. community leans on prayer after deadly disaster

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.

Mccaysville, GA · 4d

11Alive

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Communities near Georgia-Tennessee line brace for long road to recovery after flooding

Tennessee · 3d

WKRN News 2

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Major flooding recovery in East Tennessee

Polk County, TN · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Channel 2 activates ‘Convoy of Care’ to help flooding survivors in north Georgia

This major disaster relief project will bring much needed supplies to communities in Georgia’s Fannin and Gilmer counties devastated by record flash flooding.

Georgia · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Woman swept away by north Georgia floodwaters identified

Murray County Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as Julie Barrs, 56, of Ellijay.

Murray County, GA · 6d

WBIR

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Cleanup still underway in Tennessee and Georgia after serious flooding

Georgia · 4d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Georgia town, Tennessee town recover as one community after devastating floods

Flood survivors in Georgia and Tennessee share harrowing stories of loss following catastrophic local flooding.

Mccaysville, GA · 4d

Now Georgia

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Frost Advisory Sunday night for portions of North Georgia

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…

Whitfield County, GA · 5d

WTVC

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TVA warns dangerous river conditions could continue for days after North Georgia flooding

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...

Copperhill, TN · 7d