Through March there was little in the way of changes to the long term drought that persists across north and central Georgia. Northwest Georgia saw a one category improvement from D3 Extreme to D2 Severe Drought by the end of the month, and low rainfall amounts over central Georgia reintroduced D0 Abnormally Dry conditions across the previously-improved middle Georgia region.
The improvement across north Georgia was attributed to a more active weather pattern through the month, producing 4 to 8 inches of rainfall over the area. These rainfall amounts were generally 100 to 150 percent of normal. Across middle Georgia, paltry rainfall amounts of only 0.5 to 2 inches, or 10 to 50 percent of normal, kept the area so dry that short term drought conditions began after the long term drought conditions were considered over in February.
By the end of March, reservoirs in north and central Georgia were beginning to recover. Lake Allatoona and West Point were nearly 12 feet and 5 feet, respectively, above winter pool levels, and on track to fill to summer pool without issue. The headwaters of the Chattahoochee River upstream of Lake Lanier still suffered from extremely low stream flows, keeping Lake Lanier nearly 9 feet below the winter pool level. Although many climate sites observed an improvement in the 365-day rainfall totals, several locations, including Northeast Atlanta (KPDK), West Atlanta (KFTY), and Gainesville (KGVL) continued to have a rainfall deficit exceeding 19 inches. These sites have only received approximately 60 percent of the normal rainfall over the last 365-days.
The winter and early spring months continued to have generally slow, positive improvement in the drought conditions over the state. The drought conditions peaked in November, with a third of the state in D4 Exceptional Drought, and more than two-thirds of the state in D2 Severe Drought or worse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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