Over Eight Inches of Rain falls in Rabun County

Over eight inches of rain fell in Rabun County on Thursday, according to the Rabun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).  Five gates have been opened on Mathis Dam.  In addition, a mudslide occurred on Highway 76 West. East Wolf Creek Road at the gravel and Rickman Airfield, Lamb, and Cat Gap are still closed. Water has hit the road on Shady Lane. Several trees are blocking Electric Avenue.  Several of the other usual roads are still blocked.  Be careful driving.