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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 · 14h
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Communities near Georgia-Tennessee line brace for long road to recovery after flooding

Tennessee · 13h

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Cleveland's McGrady Drive Food City Reopens After $3.2M Expansion, 40 New Jobs

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.

Cleveland, TN · 2d
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Major flooding recovery in East Tennessee

Polk County, TN · 18h

CBS News Atlanta

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Tennessee shop owner loses home and Christmas inventory in devastating flood

Mom-and-pop shops around McCaysville and in Copperhill, on the Tennessee side of the river, are sorting through the wreckage left by Wednesday night's storms​.

Copperhill, TN · 1d

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TN business owner: ‘The entire town went down’ after catastrophic flooding

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.

Copperhill, TN · 2d

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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 · 6h

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TEMA asking federal government to assess Copperhill damage for future aid

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — Polk County and Copperhill leaders are outlining the next steps in flood recovery as residents and businesses face a long road to rebuilding. State officials say damage assessments are underway, with federal agencies expected to help determine what assistance may be available. Local and state officials...

Copperhill, TN · 22h

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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 · 1d

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SPCA of Bradley County's fall adoption event set for Nov. 14

The SPCA of Bradley County will host its first-ever Fall with the Furballs adoption event this Saturday, November 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the SPCA's new property at 111 Industrial Way Southwest, off APD 40. Dogs and cats will be available for...

Bradley County, TN · 1d

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40+ homes and businesses impacted by emergency flash flooding in Tennessee

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. — Tellico Plains is collecting water, cleaning supplies, gloves and shovels for Copperhill, as a community moves into recovery after experiencing damaging flash flooding. Tellico Plains Mayor Marilyn Parker said the first load is expected to go to Copperhill next week, with more help to follow....

Tellico Plains, TN · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Over 30 Teams Pack Athens Regional Park Turf Fields For Weekend Baseball Tournament

More than 30 teams are taking part in a weekend baseball tournament at Athens Regional Park in Athens, Tennessee. The city’s announcement said the games are being played on the park’s turf fields. The city said the tournament was underway in a post shared on Sunday by City...

Athens, TN · 1d

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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 · 3d

WBIR

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Cleanup still underway in Tennessee and Georgia after serious flooding

Georgia · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 19h

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Calhoun to Host Community Information Sessions on Data Centers

Calhoun residents will have two opportunities later this month and in December to learn more about data centers and the potential effects of future digital infrastructure development. Two public information sessions have been scheduled, with discussions expected to cover topics ranging from economic development to environmental considerations and community protections.

Calhoun, GA · 2d

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Whitfield County Fire Chief fired by commissioners Thursday over 'personnel matter'

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County commissioners voted Thursday to terminate Fire Chief Paul Patterson, according to the county's communications director. The vote came during a 10 a.m. meeting called by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was not livestreamed. The board did not make an official appointment to...

Whitfield County, GA · 4d

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‘Don’t remember it every being this high’: Gilmer, Fannin counties wring out from floods

A swollen Cherry Log Creek in Gilmer County caused damage and threatened homes overnight.

Gilmer County, GA · 4d