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Water releases planned as drought conditions continue in metro Atlanta
Colder temperatures are here in Georgia, and while many might welcome the change from steamy summer days to chilly winter mornings, what the Southeast really needs is rain. The state of Georgia has been under drought conditions this year, despite some smaller periods of heavy rainfall, and it has caused the water levels in the state's reservoirs to drop significantly. Atlanta has received 35.3 inches of rain so far this year, down significantly from the 30-year average, according to the National Weather Service. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a statewide drought response level 1 in April, meaning utilities were required to warn residents about the impacts of drought and ways to mitigate them. Now, state officials are taking the next step to keep Atlanta's water system moving. Army Corps to limit reservoir releases The Army Corps of Engineers manages and operates Buford Dam , the dam at the southern end of Lake Lanier, a massive reservoir about an hour north of Atlanta. The Dam and lake are fed by the Chattahoochee River, and the river continues to flow on the south side of the dam all the way down to Florida. When water levels are low in the reservoir,
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Frost, freeze likely this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The coldest air of the season is still due in here this weekend. Get ready for a frost and freeze; bring in the pets and protect the plants. Clear and cold Friday night with a brisk wind at times. Evening temperatures will be in the 40s with 30s overnight. Lows early Saturday will mostly dip between 31 and 36 degrees, but it will feel a little colder when the wind blows. Areas of frost are possible, especially in the wind-protected areas.