At least two dozen families have been evacuated, with 30 to 50 homes impacted by flood waters in the Valdosta-area. The Withlacoochee River is still the concern this morning, following multiple inches of heavy and soaking rains over the past 10 days in south Georgia. Forecasters say the river crested over the weekend, but still remains about five feet above flood stage. Buzz Weiss with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency says one concern of state emergency officials is protecting the water treatment plant in the Valdosta-area. However, city officials stress that drinking water is safe for residents. Lowndes County emergency officials say with numerous road and bridge closures, people should not travel unless absolutely necessary.
