In 2007, much of the American [[South]] was stricken by drought, and the main effects of it were felt by [[Atlanta]], and surrounding areas in [[Georgia]]. Atlanta-area lakes dipped significantly below the water line.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/us/16drought.html?_r=1&oref=slogin</ref> The Atlanta [[governor]], Sonny Perdue, has continued to seek government aid and even help through prayer.<ref>http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2007/11/07/droughtpray_1108.html</ref> | In 2007, much of the American [[South]] was stricken by drought, and the main effects of it were felt by [[Atlanta]], and surrounding areas in [[Georgia]]. Atlanta-area lakes dipped significantly below the water line.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/us/16drought.html?_r=1&oref=slogin</ref> The Atlanta [[governor]], Sonny Perdue, has continued to seek government aid and even help through prayer.<ref>http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2007/11/07/droughtpray_1108.html</ref> |