Creeks and rivers on the rise

ATLANTA - The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flood warning for several creeks and rivers in the metro Atlanta and north Georgia areas.

Rivers and streams affected are:

*Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton counties
*Flint River near Lovejoy affecting Clayton, Fayette and Spalding counties
*Suwanee Creek near Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County
*Yellow River near Conyers below Milstead affecting Newton and Rockdale counties
*Oconee River near Penfield affecting Clarke, Greene and Oconee counties.

The warning is in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday evening.

Recent heavy rainfall across the area has caused significant runoff into streams and rivers, causing the rivers to rise. Some points along the river system will experience flooding.

People living near the affected areas should be prepared to take necessary precautions.