ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emergency personnel have carried out dozens of rescues across Fannin County after heavy rain and flooding hit the region overnight, according to officials. McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley said the water in some downtown areas was 6 to 7 feet high. The city was under a flash flood emergency until 11 a.m. MORE COVERAGE: Heavy rains trigger flash flooding across North Georgia According to Earley, the water rose over the roofs of some homes in the area, and rescue boats had trouble navigating the rushing water. Copperhill City Hall, McCaysville City Hall and the Fannin County Recreation Department are open as shelters. McCaysville also suffered severe flooding in August, which triggered a boil water advisory and closed the local police department and U.S. Post Office buildings. Pictures from the scene show that the police department is once again flooded. Fannin County officials said as of 4:40 p.m., more than 80 people were rescued across the county. 5:07 p.m. | Fannin County Schools has canceled classes for Friday. 4:36 p.m. | More than 80 people were rescued from floodwaters in Fannin County. 3:58 p.m. | Gilmer County Schools says it will operate on a regular schedule Friday. 2:30 p.m. | The city said it will start distributing water on Friday beginning at 9 a.m. You can pick up water at the building behind McCaysville City Hall until 5 p.m. The McCaysville Water System is currently down, and the area is under a boil water advisory.…
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