Drought conditions persisted and actually continued to worsen during December.  This was especially true during the first half of the month when unseasonably warm, dry weather prevailed across the region thanks to a large upper-level ridge of high pressure.  Rainfall deficits continued to grow during this time and lake levels fell to record or near record low levels.  Lake Lanier in northeast Georgia and the main water supply for the Atlanta metropolitan area, dropped to its lowest level in history on December 28, 2007 with a reading of 1050.75 feet.  New records were set nearly every day after November 20th, when the previous record low-level of 1052.63 feet was reached.  Lake Allatoona in northwest Georgia and West Point Lake in west central Georgia were also near record low levels, but never reached previously established record low levels.  While rivers and streams remained near record low levels as well, lower evaporation rates and slightly better overall rainfall allowed minor rises at many locations.  Significant water conservation measures were being implemented in many cities across north and central Georgia.
During the later part of the month, several fast moving weather systems finally brought much needed rainfall to north and especially central Georgia.  In fact, many areas actually recorded above normal rainfall for the month for the first time in many months.
Note, the impact of the drought on crops and the estimated monetary damage was included with the September 2007 Storm Data.  Additional crop losses after September would be minimal in comparison as October marks the end of the growing season.

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

Drought conditions persisted and actually continued to worsen during December.  This was especially true during the first half of the month when unseasonably warm, dry weather prevailed across the region thanks to a large upper-level ridge of high pressure.  Rainfall deficits continued to grow during this time and lake levels fell to record or near record low levels.  Lake Lanier in northeast Georgia and the main water supply for the Atlanta metropolitan area, dropped to its lowest level in history on December 28, 2007 with a reading of 1050.75 feet.  New records were set nearly every day after November 20th, when the previous record low-level of 1052.63 feet was reached.  Lake Allatoona in northwest Georgia and West Point Lake in west central Georgia were also near record low levels, but never reached previously established record low levels.  While rivers and streams remained near record low levels as well, lower evaporation rates and slightly better overall rainfall allowed minor rises at many locations.  Significant water conservation measures were being implemented in many cities across north and central Georgia.
During the later part of the month, several fast moving weather systems finally brought much needed rainfall to north and especially central Georgia.  In fact, many areas actually recorded above normal rainfall for the month for the first time in many months.
Note, the impact of the drought on crops and the estimated monetary damage was included with the September 2007 Storm Data.  Additional crop losses after September would be minimal in comparison as October marks the end of the growing season.

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

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

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