Dry air, high temperatures sap firefighters' and gardeners' resources in Fulton County

A brush fire leaves charred remains in its wake on a local roadside. Milton firefighters have responded to small brush fires almost daily while Fulton County experiences extreme heat and dry air through April. (Courtesy of Milton Fire Department)

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Even with rain predicted for this week, extreme drought conditions persist across Georgia.

Upwards of 920,000 Fulton County residents are experiencing dry heat and low water flows after almost one month of no rainfall.

“We’re undoubtedly seeing a drought right now,” Milton Fire Department Deputy Chief Alex Fortner said.