UPDATES: More than 80 rescued after heavy rain, flooding sweeps across Fannin County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emergency personnel have carried out dozens of rescues across Fannin County after heavy rain and flooding hit the region overnight, according to officials. McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley said the water in some downtown areas was 6 to 7 feet high. The city was under a flash flood emergency until 11 a.m. MORE COVERAGE: Heavy rains trigger flash flooding across North GeorgiaAccording to Earley, the water rose over the roofs of some homes in the area, and rescue boats had trouble navigating the rushing water. Copperhill City Hall, McCaysville City Hall and the Fannin County Recreation Department are open as shelters.McCaysville also suffered severe flooding in August, which triggered a boil water advisory and closed the local police department and U.S. Post Office buildings. Pictures from the scene show that the police department is once again flooded. Fannin County officials said as of 4:40 p.m., more than 80 people were rescued across the coun