Seven more Georgians have died from the flu, bringing the total to 12 deaths across the state this influenza season, public health officials said Friday.There were 40 hospitalizations in metro Atlanta due to influenza infection during the week of Jan. 7 through Jan. 13, the state Department of Public Health said. So far this season, area facilities have seen 404 hospitalizations due to flu. Some hospitals, coping with a large influx of flu patients, have put restrictions on visitors for the time being.Dr. Van Baker, medical director of emergency services at Piedmont Newnan, said this week that a sudden surge in patients has caused the hospital to remain near — or at — capacity most days, the Newnan Times-Herald reported.And physicians told wsbtv.com that the recent snow days may lead to another flu spike.