The list of Georgia counties that have now enacted total outdoor watering bans has grown by two. Officials in Cobb and Paulding counties have announced the new restrictions-—no outdoor watering anytime, anywhere. Cobb officials say they are being proactive in taking steps now to preserve water supply for future use. Similar total watering bans are in place in Jackson, Barrow, Clarke, Oconee, Douglas, and Carroll counties.
The drought is severely affecting two lakes in north Georgia. Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County north of Atlanta is more than 12 feet below its normal level. Lake Lanier in the Gainesville-area is getting to a point that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates it may reach low levels not seen since the 1950’s.
The drought is severely affecting two lakes in north Georgia. Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County north of Atlanta is more than 12 feet below its normal level. Lake Lanier in the Gainesville-area is getting to a point that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates it may reach low levels not seen since the 1950’s.
