Atlanta attorney, mother among those swept away in TX floods as crews continue search for missing

An Atlanta attorney has been killed in the massive floods that have caused devastation across parts of Texas.

The law firm of Huff Powell Bailey said in a statement on its website that Josephine Hardin and her mother were in Texas with family for the July 4 holiday when they were swept away in the flash floods early that morning.

Hardin was a graduate of Emory University’s School of Law and also was the Editor in Chief for the university’s International Law Review.

“Josephine was a strong believer in giving back to the community and served as a regular volunteer with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, becoming the firm’s AVLF liaison in 2024. Josephine also volunteered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and with the Georgia Society of Healthcare Risk Managers. Josephine was a natural leader, and many deep and meaningful friendships were formed during her time here. She was smart and beautifully quirky. She made us laugh out loud, come together, and think deeply about the needs of others,” the firm said in its statement.

The floods have killed at least 120 people and left more than 170 missing. Those reported missing are in Kerr County, where most of the victims have been recovered so far, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday.

The county’s lowlands along the Guadalupe River are filled with youth camps and campgrounds, including Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp where at least 27 campers and counselors died. Officials said Tuesday that five campers and one counselor have still not been found.

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The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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