Fannin County Emergency Management Agency

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:44PM EDT until July 17 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Roy, Cartecay, Pisgah,
Mountaintown, Stover Creek Shelter and Springer Mountain Shelter.

AFFECTS: Fannin, GA; Gilmer, GA

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/7mM83Ai

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/17/26 2:44 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 7/17/26 4:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Roy, Cartecay, Pisgah,
Mountaintown, Stover Creek Shelter and Springer Mountain Shelter.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/7mM83Ai

⚠️ CDC Investigating Multi-State Cyclospora Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora. At this time, no specific food has been identified as the source, and the investigation is ongoing. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with

As of July 13, more than 400 cases have been reported in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, with additional cases still under investigation. Health officials believe the actual number of illnesses may be higher. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms typically begin about one week after exposure (but can range from 2 days to more than 2 weeks) and may include:

* 💧 Watery diarrhea
* 🤢 Loss of appetite
* 😴 Fatigue
* 🤕 Stomach cramps
* 🤮 Nausea
* Low-grade fever

Without treatment, symptoms can last several weeks or even longer. Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with

How can you reduce your risk?

✔️ Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating or preparing them.
✔️ Cook foods thoroughly when appropriate, as heat kills the parasite.
✔️ Wash your hands before handling food and before eating.
✔️ Stay informed about food recalls and public health advisories. | CDC

If you develop persistent watery diarrhea, especially lasting several days, contact your healthcare provider. Routine stool tests do not always detect Cyclospora, so additional testing may need to be requested. Stay well hydrated while awaiting evaluation.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID). Information current as of July 15, 2026.

Congratulations to Fannin County Fire Rescue’s four newest PADI Public Safety Divers! 🤿🚒

After months of training, including dives in 50° water with 36° air temperatures and this weekend’s certification dives in zero-visibility water, our team completed the requirements to earn their Public Safety Diver certification.

To achieve this certification, each diver first earned Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver certifications before completing the Public Safety Diver course. Training included underwater communications, search patterns, navigation, recovery techniques, lift bags, line handling, peak performance buoyancy, deep diving, and night diving.

A special thank you to Tri Star Scuba and our instructor, Kevin Angelilli, Team Leader for the Hamilton County STARS Public Safety Dive Team, for sharing your knowledge, professionalism, and experience throughout this training. We appreciate your dedication to preparing our team to better serve our community.