The Overlook at Waterside Blue Ridge

McCAYSVILLE & COPPERHILL — VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Both distribution hubs at the Incident Comand Center McCaysville and First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill have requested a pause on donation drop-offs. The biggest need is people who can help with the cleanup.

CARPENTRY SKILLS AND TOOLS ESPECIALLY NEEDED

If you have carpentry or demolition experience, please consider lending a hand. Volunteers with crowbars, pry bars, floor scrapers, and appropriate cutting tools are especially needed to help remove damaged carpet, tile and wall materials under the direction of cleanup coordinators.

If you have dehumidifiers you can donate, please let the coordinators know. They would be a big help as buildings are cleaned out and dried.

STORAGE SPACE NEEDED
The city and local churches also need storage units or secure shipping containers to hold supplies and belongings while their buildings are being cleaned out. If you can provide or arrange temporary storage, please connect with the coordinators at either hub.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN

First Baptist Church McCaysville & Copperhill
104 Toccoa Ave
McCaysville, GA 30555

Incident Command Center behind McCaysville City Hall
223 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville, GA 30555

Please check in before starting work so crews can direct you where you’re needed and explain the safety requirements. Coordinate any tools, equipment or storage offers before bringing them, and please respect the pause on general donation drop-offs.

These families and businesses have a lot ahead of them. If you can give a few hours, bring a useful skill or help provide storage, it would mean a lot. Please share this with someone who may be able to help.

Donations for the N Georgia area affected by the recent flood.

River Street Tavern will be a local drop off point to assist the flood victims in the North Georgia area. If you are able to make donations please bring them by to us. A suggested list is below. Bottled water and canned goods will be accepted too.

To everyone who has a planned visit, please be respectful, check your reservations before you leave home, and support local businesses. They will need it. Stay safe! ❤️

Due to the catastrophic flooding impacting North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, particularly the communities of McCaysville, GA, and Copperhill, TN, Blue Ridge Railway is making the following changes to our operations:

🚂 Train Excursions: All departures are canceled today through Monday, November 9.

🚲 Blue Ridge Rail Bikes: All rides are canceled through Monday, November 9. We will reassess conditions and provide an update regarding upcoming operations into next week.

The safety of our guests, employees and the communities we serve remains our top priority.

McCaysville and Copperhill are more than just destinations along our railway. They are part of our railway family, and our hearts are with the residents, businesses and first responders facing this devastating flooding.

Guests with reservations on affected departures will be contacted directly with additional information and options.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our communities navigate this difficult situation. ❤️

(Updated Friday, November 6.)

Downtown Ball Ground has quite the cast of characters this fall! 🎃🍂
Scarecrows outside the local businesses, pumpkins tucked into sidewalk displays, and funny little details that make you stop for a closer look. Every one has its own personality 🎃
If your drive to the mountains takes you through Ball Ground, leave a little time to wander downtown and enjoy the creativity.
Swipe through and tell us which scarecrow is your favorite!