State
Georgia Supreme Court rules in favor of Atlanta in long-running water rights case
The 6-1 ruling preserves Atlanta's withdrawal rights from Lake Lanier — but the court's narrow reasoning leaves the door open for future challenges.
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Weather
Soaking May rains ease Georgia drought, but Lake Lanier still lags behind
Metro Atlanta recorded more than five inches of rain in May — one of the wettest months in recent memory — but long-term deficits mean the statewide drought response remains in effect.
Weather
Georgia declares statewide Level 1 drought response as reservoir levels drop
The Environmental Protection Division says 80 percent of the state is now in 'extreme' or 'exceptional' drought — the worst classification since 2007. Lake Lanier sits more than five feet below full pool.