Cook County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Cook 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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Cook County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cook County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 84 significant power outages in Cook County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30 – Sep 4, 2023) came when Hurricane Idalia left 6,227 customers (62.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 54 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 86th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cook County has risen recently: about 14 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 18, 2025) affected 428 customers (4.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 4, 2023 | 6,227(62.9%) | 6 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 2 | Jan 8–10, 2024 | 3,006(30.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024 | 1,637(16.5%) | 7 | Hurricane Helene |
| 4 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 1,552(15.7%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Aug 5–8, 2024 | 1,442(14.6%) | 4 | 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 Cook County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cook County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 73,484 | Not reporting | |
| City of Adel- (GA) | Municipal | 3,180 | 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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Cook County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cook County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cook 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 Cook County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Colquitt Electric Membership Corp, City of Adel- (GA) provide electric service in Cook County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Cook County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30 – Sep 4, 2023. It peaked at 6,227 customers without power (62.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Idalia.
How often does the power go out in Cook County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 84 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cook County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/cook-county