Recent Flooding In The Elk Mills And Poga Communities Has Prompted Carter County To Prioritize Emergency Work To Replace Temporary Bridges. Sheriff Mike Fraley Said Flooding Made One Bridge Unsafe Saturday, Though Water Levels Have Since Dropped. Mayor Patty Woody Announced The County Has Signed A 24-Month Lease To Install New Temporary Bridges, With Work Beginning Next Week. Engineering For Permanent Bridges Is Expected By August.
