Bacon County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bacon 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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Bacon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bacon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 238 significant power outages in Bacon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 16, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 6,887 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 19th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 119 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bacon County has risen recently: about 50 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 216 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 16, 2024 | 6,887(100%) | 20 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Jun 18, 2022 | 5,389(88.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 19–20, 2019 | 4,711(77%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 3, 2022 | 4,560(74.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 3,711(60.6%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
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 Bacon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bacon 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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Bacon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bacon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bacon 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 Bacon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation provide electric service in Bacon County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Bacon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 16, 2024. It peaked at 6,887 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 Bacon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 238 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 119 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bacon County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/bacon-county