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Hall County’s in a drought. That's affecting yards and these crops

Sprinklers fire at Cresswind at Lake Lanier on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. North Georgia is in a moderate drought, and while Lake Lanier remains more full than average for this time of year, the lack of rain means farmers are relying on irrigation to keep their crops healthy — and homeowners are keeping the sprinklers running until rain returns. - photo by Nick Bowman

Sprinklers fire at Cresswind at Lake Lanier on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. North Georgia is in a moderate drought, and while Lake Lanier remains more full than average for this time of year, the lack of rain means farmers are relying on irrigation to keep their crops healthy — and homeowners are keeping the sprinklers running until rain returns. - photo by Nick Bowman

Despite huge amounts of rain earlier this year, Hall County is now in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.