Fannin County students will head back to class Thursday after destructive flooding

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After two days of virtual learning and two canceled days because of catastrophic flooding, Fannin County students are headed back to the classroom. The Fannin County school district will resume normal classes on Wednesday. West Fannin Elementary is still under a boil water advisory and the district said it has taken “proactive steps to ensure the campus is prepared to operate safely while the advisory remains in effect.” “Bottled drinking water, supplemental handwashing stations, and other necessary supplies and accommodations are in place to support the health, safety, and daily needs of our students and staff,” the district said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Flood-ravaged McCaysville leans on prayer after deadly disaster Last Thursday, raging floodwaters ripped through north Georgia, with most of the damage being in Fannin County. Officials said around 900 structures were assessed for damage in McCaysville. GEMA officials said more than 90 water rescues were done across the county during the flooding. MORE COVERAGE: LIST: Emergency resources for McCaysville, Copperhill residents impacted by flooding McCaysville bookstore owner unsure about reopening after flood Days after deadly flooding, McCaysville in water crisis Volunteers deliver water, supplies as McCaysville recovers from deadly flooding Close McCaysville continues to clean up after catastrophic flooding Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.