Days after deadly flooding, McCaysville in water crisis

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Days after catastrophic and deadly floodwaters ripped through the area, McCaysville is dealing with a water crisis.The hard-hit north Georgia city has water service again, but it is still not safe to drink.“Our water situation is vastly improved... but still critical,” Mayor Arp told Atlanta News First.Volunteers are distributing water at McCaysville City Hall, and showers are available to residents who need them.“Right now, our rec center in Fannin County, that’s set up with the Red Cross and there’s showers,” volunteer Jessica Worley said.“Right here we have the water distribution spot opened up, we have people signing up every day in few hour increments to hand out the water as needed,” Worley saidTo avoid straining the system, the water is to be used for flushing the toilet only, the city’s police chief said. Residents are not to cook, bath or wash dishes with the water, nor are they to wash their homes or businesses with it.Fannin County Schools