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Editorial: A dry spell looming over water worries
With case set for fall trial, drought gives us concerns to face now
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Even as we enjoy the cool waters of Lake Lanier amid the summer heat, there are dark clouds looming on the horizon that could affect the lake’s long-term health. One is the ongoing tri-state water war, the next salvo set for this fall at a scheduled trial in Washington over Florida’s lawsuit against Georgia. At issue is how our state shares water in the Chattahoochee River system, which includes Lanier.