🚨 Drought Declaration Notice – Georgia 🚨 As of April 27, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a Statewide Level 1 Drought Response. 💧 What this means: * Public water systems are required to share information about drought conditions and encourage water conservation. * Outdoor watering is still allowed and not restricted at this level. * No additional watering restrictions can be put in place unless approved by EPD. 🌱 This declaration is based on ongoing monitoring of rainfall, water levels, soil moisture, and overall drought conditions across the state. 🔗 Learn more: * Press release: https://epd.georgia.gov/press-releases * Drought updates: https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/drought-management * Water conservation tips: https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/water-conservation Please stay mindful of water use and do your part to conserve where possible. 💧