Flood watches and warnings cover much of the South, including Georgia, as torrential rains flood roads and highways and fill rivers and streams close to their banks.
As part of the I-85 widening, the Flowery Branch Road bridge over I-85 will close Monday for its demolition and the construction of a replacement, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Once again, for the 22nd year, the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club is hosting its New Year's Day "Polar Bear Plunge" at the Olympic rowing venue on Lake Lanier.