No serious injuries were reported when a tree fell into the river in Helen Sunday while tubers were in the water. The incident was reported just before noon.
Helen Police Chief Aletha Barrett advised there was a tree fall. She said only one tuber was injured with a scratch.
A White County med unit was dispatched and evaluated those involved.
In Habersham County, there have been multiple reports of trees down on power lines and across roads following days of heavy rain.
