97 rescued in Fannin County following devastating floods

North Georgia flood recovery operations in Fannin County reached 97 confirmed water rescues with zero fatalities following catastrophic regional flooding.

North Georgia flooding triggers TRICARE pharmacy waivers

Military families facing flood conditions across North Georgia can now get emergency prescription refills through Nov. 15, defense officials announced Thursday.

McCaysville begins cleanup after devastating floods force rescues

Exhausted residents along the Toccoa River are sweeping out mud and hauling away soaked debris after devastating floodwaters submerged downtown McCaysville.

Catastrophic Flash Flood Warning in North Georgia | What you need to know

Emergency crews conducted water rescues and responded to mudslides Wednesday night as a catastrophic flash flood emergency unfolded across Fannin and Gilmer counties in North Georgia.

Lost hunter rescued from steep ravine in North Georgia

A lost hunter was rescued by helicopter after search crews found him deep in a steep ravine in North Georgia’s Cohutta Wildlife Management Area.

North Georgia counties face high overdose rates amid recent drops

Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.

McCaysville continues recovery following severe weekend flooding

A weekend storm dumped several inches of rain on Fannin County in eight hours, leading to massive flash flooding that crippled downtown McCaysville and compromised the municipal water supply.

Family of dad killed at Bethel Church asks for help

A family is asking for support after 29-year-old Austin Teems was shot to death at Bethel Church in McCaysville last Thursday.

Hiker rescued from remote Cohutta Wilderness trail in Fannin County

A hiker was safely rescued by emergency teams after becoming injured in a remote, rugged section of the Cohutta Wilderness over the weekend.

Shop fire destroys structure, threatens home in Fannin County

A shop fire in Fannin County destroyed a structure and its contents, including several vehicles, while threatening a nearby home, according to the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency.

Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday

As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.

USDA to drop oral rabies vaccines across North Georgia

After multiple reports of rabies in metro Atlanta this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is dropping oral rabies vaccines for wild animals across parts of North Georgia.

North Georgia officer shot in face showing improvements

McCaysville Police Captain Brantley Worley has a long road to recovery, but he is showing signs of recovery.