McCaysville declares state of emergency as flooding impacts homes and businesses

McCaysville officials have declared a state of emergency and closed all city entrances after severe flooding forced residents from their homes, and rescue crews are responding across Fannin County.In a 6:00 a.m. announcement, the city said only authorized public safety and emergency response personnel may enter until further notice. Officials urged people not to bypass barricades or interfere with emergency operations.Closed access points include River Road, Mobile Road, Blue Ridge Drive and Highway 68 entering from Tennessee.The closure followed a 4:30 a.m. order directing everyone living on West Tennessee Avenue and East Tennessee Avenue to evacuate immediately.Residents whose evacuation routes are blocked by floodwaters should move to higher ground and call 911, officials said. People should not attempt to walk or drive through floodwaters. CBS News Atlanta Rescues underway across Fannin CountyIn a 3:15 a.m. update, county emer