Five reported dead in Georgia flooding
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NEW: Girl who was swept from father's arms is among those killed
At least four other people missing in Georgia; one presumed dead in Tennessee
300 people in Trion, Georgia, evacuate homes amid fears levee might fail
Hundreds of roads closed, official says; more rain expected before finally ending
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Georgia creeks and rivers, swollen by days of rain, burst their banks Monday, and at least five people were killed in flooding in the state, officials said.
At least four others were thought to be missing, said Wes Tallon, spokesman for fire and emergency management services in Douglas County, west of Atlanta.
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This situation is very sad and I am very sorry for all the victims of the floods. Hoping the rain would stop soon to prevent the floods from taking more peoples' lives and to enable the evacuated ones to get back to their homes. Martin
ReplyDeleteWhen the worst happens to some people, it brings out the best in others. We read about stories like this all the time and wonder how we would take it but others read the same story and wonder how they can help.
ReplyDeleteWhen our better angels come out, God is there and we know we are loved.