NEW : Georgia insurance commissioner estimates an estimated $ 250 million in losses . On Tuesday , Perdue pleaded with residents to stay off flooded roads , noting that nearly all the fatalities in the state were drivers and passengers swept away by floodwaters . President , Georgia governor discuss aid ; Obama expresses condolences . Death toll from floods : at least nine in Georgia ; hundreds person missing in Georgia . As of Tuesday night , hundreds of people were still in shelters in Georgia .
NEW : Georgia insurance commissioner estimates an estimated $ 250 million in losses . President , Georgia governor discuss aid ; Obama expresses condolences . Death toll from floods : at least nine in Georgia ; hundreds person missing in Georgia . As of Tuesday night , hundreds of people were still in shelters in Georgia .