Drought conditions continued to worsen across the entire state during May.  Rainfall deficits across many counties of north and central Georgia continued to grow as well as the number of counties classified in severe and extreme drought conditions.  By the end of May 2007, 74 Georgia counties were classified as being in extreme drought, 79 in severe drought, and six in moderate drought.  Counties within the Peachtree City, Georgia forecast area classified as being in extreme drought include Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Meriwether, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Towns, Troup, Union, Walker and Whitfield.  Drought conditions in all remaining counties within the Peachtree City, Georgia forecast area were classified as severe.  Rainfall deficits as of May 31, 2007 for some of the major north and central Georgia cities were:
Athens:  6:49 inches
Columbus:  8.68 inches
Macon:  9.30 inches
Atlanta:  10.02 inches
Plains:  10.09 inches
Blairsville:  13.89 inches
LaFayette:  14.06 inches
Macon observed its driest May in history with only a trace of precipitation.
Record to near-record low stream flows were reported by the end of May across the state, including the Coosawattee River near Ellijay, the Oostanaula at Resaca and Rome, the Middle Oconee near Athens, Oconee at Milledgeville and Dublin, and the Ocmulgee near Jackson and at Lumber City.  Groundwater levels were dropping statewide.  Many wells are approaching their average yearly low water level, normally reached in late summer or early fall.   Much of the state remained under level-2 outdoor water restrictions, with total bans on outdoor watering in some west central Georgia counties.

Drought in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MARION, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in JONES, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MACON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-MAY-07 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-07 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Drought conditions continued to worsen across the entire state during May.  Rainfall deficits across many counties of north and central Georgia continued to grow as well as the number of counties classified in severe and extreme drought conditions.  By the end of May 2007, 74 Georgia counties were classified as being in extreme drought, 79 in severe drought, and six in moderate drought.  Counties within the Peachtree City, Georgia forecast area classified as being in extreme drought include Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Meriwether, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Towns, Troup, Union, Walker and Whitfield.  Drought conditions in all remaining counties within the Peachtree City, Georgia forecast area were classified as severe.  Rainfall deficits as of May 31, 2007 for some of the major north and central Georgia cities were:
Athens:  6:49 inches
Columbus:  8.68 inches
Macon:  9.30 inches
Atlanta:  10.02 inches
Plains:  10.09 inches
Blairsville:  13.89 inches
LaFayette:  14.06 inches
Macon observed its driest May in history with only a trace of precipitation.
Record to near-record low stream flows were reported by the end of May across the state, including the Coosawattee River near Ellijay, the Oostanaula at Resaca and Rome, the Middle Oconee near Athens, Oconee at Milledgeville and Dublin, and the Ocmulgee near Jackson and at Lumber City.  Groundwater levels were dropping statewide.  Many wells are approaching their average yearly low water level, normally reached in late summer or early fall.   Much of the state remained under level-2 outdoor water restrictions, with total bans on outdoor watering in some west central Georgia counties.  Damages were estimated to be in the millions, but the exact figure will not be known until crop losses have been assessed at the end of the growing season.