Forsyth County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Forsyth 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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Forsyth County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Forsyth County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 82 significant power outages in Forsyth County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 20–23, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 46,734 customers (34.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 35 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 153rd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Forsyth County has risen recently: about 1 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 25, 2025) affected 2,738 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 20–23, 2023 | 46,734(34.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 29–31, 2020 | 23,657(17.6%) | 3 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Jun 26, 2025 | 18,398(13.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2023 | 18,001(13.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 4, 2022 | 17,850(13.3%) | 1 | 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 Forsyth County?
Electric companies with service territory in Forsyth 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 | |
| City of Norcross- (GA) | Municipal | 5,684 | 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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Forsyth County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Forsyth County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Forsyth 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 Forsyth County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp, City of Norcross- (GA) provide electric service in Forsyth County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Forsyth County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 20–23, 2023. It peaked at 46,734 customers without power (34.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Forsyth County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 82 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Forsyth County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/forsyth-county