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6 things to know before Supreme Court rules in water war between Georgia, Florida

Decision expected this week could determine state’s future water use

A Gainesville man who was found after drowning on Wednesday, June 5, marked the second drowning victim at Lake Lanier this year. - photo by Scott Rogers

Lake Lanier — A Gainesville man who was found after drowning on Wednesday, June 5, marked the second drowning victim at Lake Lanier this year. - photo by Scott Rogers

Georgia’s pivotal water rights court battle with Florida will be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Here are a few things to know about the case that could affect the future of metro Atlanta and the state.