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Flooding along Tennessee/Georgia line damages church

MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. (BP) — Wednesday night’s services at First Baptist Church McCaysville went well and with good attendance, especially considering the torrent of rain that had hammered down all day. “We left around 8,” said Cole West, youth and missions pastor. “Hours later, the building was full of water.” Rain had continued through the night. [...]Read More...

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Floodwaters prompt rescues along Georgia-Tennessee border

Heavy rain caused flash flooding in north Georgia and southern Tennessee on Nov. 5, with homes flooded and evacuations underway, WCVB reported. WGAU said thunderstorms led to record flooding in two towns on the state line, while KTRE reported a state of emergency, more than 30 water rescues and school closures in north Georgia. AOL.com said the number of people affected was not immediately clear; the reports do not give a confirmed total of evacuees.

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