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Story summary
- The U.S. Drought Monitor shows Georgia is in drought statewide, with South Georgia in exceptional drought, creating heightened fire risk due to extremely dry conditions and rising temperatures.
- No rain is forecast in the coming days, and temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, keeping fire danger high.
- Wind speeds have decreased, reducing some immediate fire concerns.
- Updates will continue from CBS News Atlanta.
