Georgia 's governor declares emergency in 17 counties . The state of emergency is to allow for the deployment of National Guard troops and other resources needed by local authorities as they deal with a growing number of evacuations. Seydi Burciaga , 39 , was driving to her Lawrenceville home from work when flash flooding trapped her in her vehicle , Gwinnett County police said . Person in Tennessee swept into rushing water , presumed drowned , official says . Hundreds of roads closed , official says ; more rain expected before finally ending .
Georgia 's governor declares emergency in 17 counties . The state of emergency is to allow for the deployment of National Guard troops and other resources needed by local authorities as they deal with a growing number of evacuations. Person in Tennessee swept into rushing water , presumed drowned , official says . Hundreds of roads closed , official says ; more rain expected before finally ending .