Bartow County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bartow 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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Bartow County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bartow County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 339 significant power outages in Bartow County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 19,932 customers (61.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 47 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 92nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 71 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bartow County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 663 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 19,932(61.9%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Dec 8–14, 2017 | 17,330(53.8%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 9–12, 2020 | 7,893(24.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 23–24, 2020 | 7,788(24.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 15–16, 2017 | 5,577(17.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Bartow County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bartow County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Cobb EMC | Cooperative | 226,844 | Not reporting | |
| GreyStone Power | Cooperative | 156,150 | Not reporting | |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,716 | Not reporting | |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 57,535 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cartersville - (GA) | Municipal | 9,420 | Not reporting | |
| City of Acworth - (GA) | Municipal | 6,954 | 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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Bartow County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bartow County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bartow 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 Bartow County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Cobb Electric Membership Corp, GreyStone Power Corporation, Central Georgia El Member Corp and 3 others provide electric service in Bartow County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Bartow County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020. It peaked at 19,932 customers without power (61.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Bartow County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 339 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 71 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bartow County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/bartow-county