Georgia expected to keep watering restrictions

ATLANTA - A spokesman for Georgia's Environmental Protection Division says outdoor watering restrictions are likely to stay in place even though the region's drought has eased.

EPD spokesman Kevin Chambers notes that despite recent rains, Lake Lanier - which provides much of the water for metro Atlanta - remains well below full pool. The level Wednesday morning was 1063.46. Full pool is 1071.

Dunwoody councilman Denis Shortal says he'd like to be able to resume washing his car, at least on the same days he's allowed to water his lawn.

Chambers says that while homeowners have little choice as to where they water their plants, car owners can take their vehicles to a car wash.