McCaysville continues to clean up after catastrophic flooding

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A day after destructive flooding hit McCaysville in far north Georgia, residents are left to start picking up the pieces on Friday. Debris is strewn across downtown McCaysville, which is right next to the Toccoa River. On Thursday, the river reached a record of more than 18 feet, flooding businesses and forcing residents onto their roofs. Overall, swiftwater teams rescued more than 80 people, according to officials. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Mandatory curfew in place after more than 80 rescued from flooding in Fannin CountySchools in Fannin County remain closed on Friday. A mandatory curfew is in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties.The McCaysville Water System is also out of service, and the area is under a boil water advisory. The city said it will start distributing water at the building behind McCaysville City Hall from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday. While the fl