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New middle schoolers welcomed in Hicksville
By Sophia Chen
Gov. Kemp declares emergency after record flooding devastates Georgia towns
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM · 1 min read
Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.
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