Dawson County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dawson 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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Dawson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dawson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 244 significant power outages in Dawson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 8,646 customers (46% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 16 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 99th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dawson County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 323 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020 | 8,646(46%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 8,037(42.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 7, 2018 | 6,478(34.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 5,407(28.8%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Feb 16–20, 2015 | 5,034(26.8%) | 5 | Ice storm |
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 Dawson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dawson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Sawnee EMC | Cooperative | 203,530 | Not reporting | |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 57,535 | 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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Dawson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dawson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dawson 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 Dawson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Dawson County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020. It peaked at 8,646 customers without power (46% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Dawson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 244 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dawson County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/dawson-county