McCaysville Post Office: Retail operations reopen after flood repairs

Flood-damaged postal facilities are welcoming back customers in Fannin County after the McCaysville Post Office resumed full retail and box operations.

McCaysville flood recovery: Historic surge damages mountain businesses

Historic floodwaters forced McCaysville into a boil water advisory as business owners across North Georgia and East Tennessee strip shops to studs.

McCaysville water restored: System unsafe for drinking after flood

McCaysville municipal tap service has been returned after catastrophic flooding, but emergency officials warn the cloudy water is unsafe to consume and must only be used to flush toilets.

North Georgia flooding: How McCaysville, Ellijay avoided worse disaster

A historic North Georgia deluge set record water levels in McCaysville, but natural mountain divides spared neighboring Ellijay from catastrophic downtown destruction.

How to help North Georgia flood victims: Donations, relief supplies

The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency has established donation centers for monetary contributions and physical relief supplies to support families and first responders affected by recent devastating 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.

Flooding washes out bridge, closes roads across Gilmer County

Heavy rainfall and raging floodwaters washed out roads, collapsed culverts and destroyed a bridge across Gilmer County, prompting emergency officials to urge drivers to use extreme caution Friday.

North Georgia flooding: Businesses face long road to recovery

Business owners along the Georgia-Tennessee border are digging through mud and ruined inventory after severe flooding along the swollen Toccoa River devastated the twin towns.

Mandatory curfew ordered for McCaysville after devastating flooding

A mandatory overnight curfew takes effect Thursday evening in McCaysville as emergency personnel work to secure damaged properties and clear streets following catastrophic flooding.

North Georgia floods: Government building closures, business impacts

Historic flooding across North Georgia mountain communities has prompted government and school closures for Friday as road crews and emergency responders continue cleanup and damage assessments.

How mountain terrain played a role in historic North Georgia flooding

Torrential downpours over surrounding mountain ridges funneled runoff into downtown McCaysville and Copperhill overnight, triggering record-breaking flash flooding that swamped the valley basin in just hours.

State of emergency declared for 4 mountain counties after floods

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for four north Georgia mountain counties after overnight flash floods swamped entire business districts, washed out roads, and forced dozens of residents to flee their homes in the dark.

More than 80 rescued after flooding devastates Georgia-Tennessee towns

Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.

Copperhill couple escapes home as 6 feet of floodwater rushes inside

A retired Tennessee couple barely escaped their home with their dog early Thursday morning after floodwaters rose approximately 6 feet inside, destroying belongings and three motorcycles.

North Georgia flooding: Waters receding in McCaysville area

At least 46 people have been rescued in McCaysville, where floodwaters have reached above rooftops in some areas. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued.