Through the month of January, a more active pattern provided above normal rainfall to the majority of the state, and improving drought conditions across the state enough to remove the D4 Exceptional drought category entirely. By the end of the month, the remaining D3 Extreme drought area stretched a small area from Ellijay, to Blairsville, to Helen in the NE Georgia mountains. The D2 Severe drought area retreated northward, only including areas north of a line from Franklin, to Acworth, to Athens, to Elberton.
Even with the January rainfall, the long term drought remained a concern into the late winter months, with 365 day normal rainfall departures of 9 to 20 inches across north Georgia. Many of the large Georgia lakes remained below seasonal levels, including Lake Lanier, ending the month nearly 10 feet below the normal pool level.

Drought in COBB, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in POLK, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MARION, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in HALL, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in UNION, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in DADE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JONES, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Drought in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 01-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-17 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor