Drivers asked to avoid Clarkesville St. and MLK Dr. in Cornelia amid flooding

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Around noon on Monday, May 12, authorities urged drivers to avoid Clarkesville Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cornelia as localized flooding has made the area hazardous for travel.

Heavy rainfall in the region has caused water to accumulate rapidly, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

The public is encouraged to stay tuned to local alerts for updates and road condition changes as rainfall continues.