Atlanta: Fill ‘er up

ATLANTA – Georgia’s governor has given the go-ahead to fill up outdoor swimming pools. The five-ring fountain at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park is dancing once more. And some communities may soon allow homeowners to run lawn sprinklers again.

Weeks of rain have eased the drought that has gripped the Southeast for the past two years. But government forecasters warn that the crisis is far from over and could soon grow worse. And some worry that the spring rains have lured politicians into a false sense of security.

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Source : Associated Press