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It is the time of the year when the rhododendrons are at their peak bloom. It is the reason the Cloudland Gardens have been opened to the public even though the damage caused by Hurricane Helene remains to be completely cleared. It is also the reason for Rhododendron Festivals to be celebrated on both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the mountain.

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The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced on June 18 that the massive waterway debris cleanup effort launched by the State of Tennessee in response to Tropical Storm Helene is coming to a close, with nearly 5 million cubic yards of debris collected from affected rivers and lakes across the affected region.