Macon County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Macon 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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Macon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 364 significant power outages in Macon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 9–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 6,685 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 52nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 187 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macon County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 172 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9–16, 2017 | 6,685(100%) | 8 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 10–15, 2018 | 5,414(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Aug 4–10, 2023 | 3,191(59%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 5, 2016 | 2,912(53.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 19–24, 2019 | 2,143(39.7%) | 6 | 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 Macon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 98,540 | Not reporting | |
| Middle Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 8,634 | 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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Macon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macon 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 Macon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Middle Georgia El Member Corp provide electric service in Macon County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 9–16, 2017. It peaked at 6,685 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Macon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 364 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 187 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Macon County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/macon-county