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This week's rain just a drop in the bucket

Storms make little dent in drought

Pedestrians carry umbrellas as they visit downtown Dahlonega Wednesday as heavy rains move through the area. Officials say this week's rains had little effect on the drought.

1203Rain1 — Pedestrians carry umbrellas as they visit downtown Dahlonega Wednesday as heavy rains move through the area. Officials say this week's rains had little effect on the drought.

We’re not out of the woods yet, even after heavy rainfall the last two days of November. Both days brought little lasting difference to worsening drought conditions. “It’s going to be a good bit longer, it’s going to take a long time for it to take effect,” state climatologist Bill Murphey said.