N. Georgia lakes rise only slightly after rain

ATLANTA - Water levels at Lake Lanier and Allatoona Lake showed only slight increases after recent rain in North Georgia.

Lake Lanier inched up from its low this month of 1055.79 to 1055.95. Meanwhile, Allatoona is also only slightly higher than its low for the month.

But U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Pat Robbins considers it good news there hasn't been a decrease. Robbins says the corps is releasing only the minimum amount required from Lanier for water supply and quality.

National Weather Service forecaster Sean Ryan says nearly 5 inches of rain has fallen in metro Atlanta so far this month. That includes the 2.1 inches recorded Sunday, which forecasters say is a record for July 13.

Nevertheless, rainfall during June was lower than normal. (See separate story.)