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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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North Georgia braces for freeze watch Saturday

Atlanta, GA · 7h

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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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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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Citizens Turn Out For Cleveland Annexation Information Meeting

(Cleveland)- Tuesday night, November 10, the City of Cleveland welcomed the public in to get more information on their proposed annexation of property on the north and south sides of the city. There were four information stations set up where citizens could see the annexation maps that provided a visual...

Cleveland, GA · 1d

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Maye drops 30 points as Habersham wins intense matchup at White County [VIDEO]

SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month) Tensions were sky-high in a season-opener between host White County and Habersham Central. The Raiders won 87-57 in a game that was never in doubt, though it got heated so many times it was fair to wonder if it would be completed.

Cleveland, GA · 2d

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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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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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Game of the Week – White County vs Habersham Central (Installed by Rabun Flooring)

Our Game of the Week is a season-opening contest between White County and Habersham Central. SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month) The Lady Warriors enter with high hopes yet again, and hold a #6 preseason state ranking. The roster is deep, and while Ella Kate Shedd and Anijah Moss run the offense, it’s others such as Kalynn Watkins, Bree and Zoe Burkett, Ansleigh Vandiver, and Josselyn Burke who will often lead in scoring. White County demolished Franklin County in a scrimmage, 72-20. Habersham Central is loaded and deep. The Lady Raiders have star point guard Sadie Chambers, two fantastic post players in Daytona Underwood and Tessa Murdock, and several guards who can make the big shots – Oaklee Jackson, Karah Dean, Makenzie Gosnell. This is a BIG first game for both teams.

Cleveland, GA · 2d

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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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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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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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Polar Vortex Could Drive Lows Up to 23 Degrees Below Normal Across Atlanta, Clayton and Dahlonega as Arctic Air Targets Thanksgiving Week

ATLANTA — North Georgia will get a short winter chill this weekend, and temperatures should rebound by the end of next week. The bigger story is the chance of a truly Arctic air mass arriving Thanksgiving week, driven by the polar vortex. The latest European model shows morning lows running 17 to 21 degrees below normal by November 24, with some spots even colder.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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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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Toys for Tots launches North Georgia campaign with 87,000 toys donated

ATLANTA - Toys for Tots kicked off its annual holiday campaign Thursday at a new Stone Mountain warehouse, where organizers are racing to collect 1 million toys for children in need by Dec. 21. Stone Mountain holiday campaign. What we know:. Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed Thursday as Toys for Tots...

Stone Mountain, GA · 14h