In Atlanta and Athens 2007 was the second driest year on record. Driest was 1954 when 31.80 inches fell in Atlanta, and 28.61 inches fell in Athens. The effects of the rainfall shortage in 2007 were many, but most visible was the low water level on area lakes. See photos below.

The lack of rainfall across all of northern Georgia resulted in exceptional drought conditions.

Low Water Levels seen on Lake Lanier near the Aqualand Marina ( click images to enlarge ) Photos courtesy Kent Frantz. Lake level was 1051.35
Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.	Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.	Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.
Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.	Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.	Lake Lanier December 2007 near Aqualand Marina.

Low Water Levels seen on Lake West Point near the Highland Marina ( click images to enlarge ) Photos courtesy Kent McMullen.
Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.	Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.	Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.
Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.	Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.	Lake West Point October 2007 near Highland Marina.