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Flood damage struck this small business days after big win

Businesses in McCaysville and Copperhill, Tennessee are devastated following historic flooding in the area. Joining us live to discuss the impacts is Gavin Loth, the COO of Bearfoot in Blue Ridge, a local soap-making company founded by his wife. The catastrophic deluge came only 10 days after the business earned top honors in the Best of Tennessee awards. You can help Gavin and his wife at the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bearfoot-in-blue-ridge-recover-after-the-flood.

Copperhill, TN · 2d
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North Georgia flooding: False claims, road closures, tetanus shots, school

Fannin County officials say a viral video falsely blamed the McCaysville flooding on a dam release; they say extraordinary rainfall overwhelmed waterways and drainage systems. Crews and volunteers are clearing debris and restoring roads and utilities. McCaysville’s boil water advisory remains in effect. Residents can find help with cleanup,...

Fannin County, GA · 2d
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Cherokee County residents found out a new data center could be in the works. They aren't happy about it

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Cherokee County residents held a protest in front of the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation Tuesday evening to demand transparency around the member-owned electric cooperative’s potential plans to build a new data center.

Cherokee County, NC · 20h
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McCaysville intersection reopens after flooding

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. - The intersection of Blue Ridge Drive and Toccoa Avenue in McCaysville has reopened to traffic, marking another step in the city’s recovery from devastating flooding. What we know:. City crews have been working to clear roads since the floods struck. Drivers may now turn right...

Mccaysville, GA · 22h
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North Georgia braces for freeze watch Saturday

Atlanta, GA · 8h

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Gordon Ramsay Serves His Famous Beef Wellington 12 Floors Up In The North Carolina Mountains

Gordon Ramsay is famous for yelling at cooks on TV, but in the far western tip of North Carolina, his name is attached to something much calmer: a dining room perched high above the Smoky Mountains. Far from the big-city restaurant crowd, the small mountain town of Murphy holds a restaurant where his most famous dish, Beef Wellington, lands on tables with a sunset view as a bonus.

Murphy, NC · 1d

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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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Flood aftermath sparks Polk Co. parents’ anger as schools stay open despite damages

POLK COUNTY, Tenn. — Some Polk County parents say they were disheartened by the decision to keep schools open Monday, just days after catastrophic flooding hit the area. As residents in and around Copperhill continue cleaning up, parents told school leaders they were worried about sending children to class while families are still dealing with damage and transportation challenges.

Polk County, TN · 3d

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North Georgia faces freezing temps, possible snow flurries

A major cold snap is headed for metro Atlanta and north Georgia as back-to-back cold fronts bring gusty winds, wind chills in the 30s, near-freezing temperatures and the chance for light mountain snow flurries heading into the weekend. In his Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast, FOX 5 meteorologist Jonathan Stacey tracks a few isolated overnight showers across far northern Georgia and wind gusts topping 20 mph before a mild, breezy Thursday "transition day" with afternoon gusts over 25 mph.

Georgia · 1d

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Students return to class days after deadly, catastrophic flooding

Schools in Fannin County return to in-person classes one week after devastating floodwaters swept through the area.

Fannin County, GA · 1d

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12 North Georgia Thrift Stores Where Hidden Treasures And Bargain Finds Are Worth The Drive

The volunteer ringing up your thrifted lamp could be working toward a house of their own. At one store on this list, future homeowners help staff the floor while they earn their sweat equity hours. A Habitat for Humanity ReStore on this list offers donated furniture, appliances, and building supplies...

North Georgia, GA · 1d

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Atlanta faces season first arctic freeze

An Arctic cold front moving across Georgia will drop weekend temperatures below freezing, prompting the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency to request space heaters for flooded McCaysville residents.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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As flooded town works to rebuild, some wonder what’s next

So many do not know if they will rebuild. Some homes and businesses have been gutted down to the studs.

Mccaysville, GA · 1d

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Hard freeze threat approaches North Georgia

As of Thursday afternoon, FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Marquise Meda is tracking an approaching cold surge set to bring a developing freeze threat and the coldest air in nearly eight months to metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Following mild afternoon temperatures near 64 degrees and an active Freeze Watch issued by the National Weather Service, an approaching frontal boundary will bring a chance for a Thursday night shower in Blairsville before driving overnight lows into the 40s and 30s.

Blairsville, GA · 14h

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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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Men's Basketball defeats Young Harris in season opener

HICKORY, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne men's basketball team opened its season on Monday with an 88-82 win over Young Harris in Shuford Arena. This game was a re-match of last year's NCAA Second Round contest, an 84-78 Bear victory. Despite the recent success, this was head coach Brent Owen's first season-opening victory as coach of the Bears.

Young Harris, GA · 3d

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Catholic Charities of East TN sends second supply truck to Copperhill to help flooding victims

Group says latest delivery focuses on drying out homes and businesses as Tennessee remains under a state of emergency.

Copperhill, TN · 12h

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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