Historic flooding triggers rescues and recovery work in North Georgia mountains

Flooding in Fannin and Gilmer counties inundated homes and businesses, damaged roads, and prompted dozens of rescues; one recovery report puts the rescue count at 57. McCaysville experienced record river levels and reported a water-treatment shutdown and boil-water advisory. Waters have receded and relief supplies are being deployed, but local distribution and current road and water conditions need verification; no specific Hall or Habersham impacts are confirmed.