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Ga. Governor Prays for Rain

Perdue seeks divine intervention in drought

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 13, 2007 4:25 PM CST

(Newser) – Georgia's governor called a prayer meeting in front of the Capitol today and asked residents of his parched state to "reverently and respectfully pray up a storm." About 250 Georgians joined Sonny Perdue in his unconventional bid for drought relief, reports the Journal-Constititution....   Read full story »

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