WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — White County officials continue to assess damages from the flooding on Thursday, February 6^th.  These assessments will continue through next week.  Public Works and EMA will be assessing damages and compiling data for submission to Georgia Emergency Management Agency as part of a statewide assessment.

All roadways within White County have been reopened with the exception of Sandy Flats Road between Far Winds and the Lumpkin County Line.  This roadway will be closed until further notice for major repairs.  See attached photo.

Other roadways may have places that will need repairs, however, they are passible.  Caution is recommended if you are traveling a roadway with suspected damage.

One business was closed on Thursday due to a sink hole that developed behind the building.  This caused damage to outside of the building and some of utilities support the building.  Anytime Fitness at 1801 Hwy 129 South, Cleveland is the business affected.  See attached photo.

Today’s Forecast:

Today

A slight chance of sprinkles and flurries before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

EMA Operations:

EMA will continue to monitor at an Enhanced level until Monday AM.   We will participate in a briefing this afternoon for potential snow accumulations for Saturday morning.   A report on Saturday operations will be presented by 4PM this date to all public agencies and media.