Atkinson County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Atkinson County, Georgia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Atkinson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Atkinson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 282 significant power outages in Atkinson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 6,521 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 70 hr 22 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 1st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 56% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 212 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Atkinson County has risen recently: about 132 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 79 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2024 | 6,521(100%) | 22 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 11–18, 2017 | 4,254(99.3%) | 8 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Jun 13–15, 2023 | 4,243(99.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2023 | 3,757(87.7%) | 3 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 5 | Aug 4–6, 2024 | 3,287(76.7%) | 3 | Hurricane Debby |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Atkinson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Atkinson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation | Cooperative | 59,539 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Atkinson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Atkinson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Atkinson County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Atkinson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation provide electric service in Atkinson County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Atkinson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 18, 2024. It peaked at 6,521 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Atkinson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 282 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 70 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 212 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Atkinson County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/atkinson-county