Heavy rain brings flash-flood risk to North Georgia

Forecasts call for approximately 2-6 inches of rain across North Georgia from Friday through Sunday, with rapid downpours capable of producing flash flooding. Residents should monitor conditions, avoid flooded roads, and adjust travel or outdoor plans. The seasonal burn ban lifted Oct. 1, but Hall County residents still need applicable permits and must follow fire-safety restrictions; a separate garbage-truck crash temporarily closed Candler Road near I-985.