Floodwaters surging across Candler County have led officials to declare a local state of emergency, unlocking additional resources to protect residents and bolster recovery efforts.
Announced today, the declaration activates the county’s Emergency Operations Plan, enabling swift action to support those affected and to expedite flood response across the community.
Emergency responders are already in motion, assessing impacted areas and coordinating with local and state agencies to ensure the safety and support of residents. County leaders are urging the public to stay alert for updates, avoid flooded areas, and heed any evacuation notices as relief efforts ramp up.
In the coming days, officials will provide ongoing information and assistance, aiming to minimize damage and restore stability across Candler County.

B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.