Not in a flood zone?? Obviously not the case.
Clarkdale Elementary School, near Powder Springs, appears to be a total loss. The site was built up prior to the school's construction forty-six years ago. Since that time many hurricanes have rolled up out of the gulf to drench the Atlanta area with rain and that school never come close to being flooded. Interior shots reveal that the tiles of the suspended ceiling were completely washed away. What has happened is beyond the experience of anyone.
Perhaps I should have been more clear. Areas west of Atlanta received twenty plus inches of rain last week. The majority of that rain fell during the weekend. As a result, flooding has greatly exceeded any other recorded event.
Clarkdale Elementary School, near Powder Springs, appears to be a total loss.
I live 1/2 mile from Clarkdale elementary school. I can assure you 24" of rain in a 24 hour period created this flood zone. I've lived in this area 42 years, and saw areas flood that have never flooded. The creek was 30 feet above flood stage for cryin out loud.