Update at 8:04 p.m. Sept. 27
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia Power crews spent several hours Friday afternoon clearing a large oak tree that fell across GA 197 just north of Wall Bridge Road.
The tree blocked both lanes and took down power lines Friday morning. Traffic was flowing smoothly again and power was restored to the area by 7 p.m.
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GA 197 is completely blocked at the intersection of Wall Bridge Road, just past Bethlehem Baptist Church. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route.
GA 197 is one of many roads across north Georgia that have been blocked by large trees due to the effects of Hurricane Helene.
