By Clint Williams, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec. 5--As Georgia's largest lakes dry up, the state's newest body of water is nearly ready to fill. But a full lake is at least two years away.

By Adam Thompson, Athens Banner-Herald, Ga. Nov. 29--Oconee County commissioners were asked this week to join a chorus of voices pushing state lawmakers to stop the controversial practice of transferring water across Georgia's river basins.

The Army Corps of Engineers, under pressure from Alabama Gov. Bob Riley for drought relief, announced Friday that it will increase water releases from Allatoona Lake, despite a protest from Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.

By Christopher Quinn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep. 25--Plans for another large subdivision are getting under way in Cherokee County. Two massive developments, together containing more than 6,000 acres and 15,000 homes already are planned.