Fayette County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Fayette 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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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 143 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,677 customers (17.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 6 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 151st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,381 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2020 | 15,677(17.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 16, 2023 | 12,077(13.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 18, 2024 | 12,034(13.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 28–30, 2020 | 11,840(13.3%) | 3 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 5 | May 1–2, 2023 | 11,734(13.2%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| GreyStone Power | Cooperative | 156,150 | Not reporting | |
| Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp | Cooperative | 91,523 | Not reporting | |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,716 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Fayette County
Peachtree, Fayetteville
Nearby counties
Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette 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 Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, GreyStone Power Corporation, Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp, Central Georgia El Member Corp provide electric service in Fayette County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2020. It peaked at 15,677 customers without power (17.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 143 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/fayette-county