Newton County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Newton 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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Newton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Newton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–14, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 16,278 customers (33% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 145th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newton County has risen recently: about 3 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 691 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 16,278(33%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Feb 28, 2020 | 10,891(22.1%) | 1 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jan 5, 2024 | 7,877(16%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2024 | 7,056(14.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 12–16, 2023 | 6,937(14.1%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
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 Newton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Walton EMC | Cooperative | 144,918 | Not reporting | |
| Snapping Shoals EMC | Cooperative | 110,819 | Not reporting | |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,716 | Not reporting | |
| City of Covington - (GA) | Municipal | 15,388 | Not reporting | |
| City of Oxford - (GA) | Municipal | 733 | Not reporting | |
| City of Mansfield - (GA) | Municipal | 305 | 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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Newton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newton 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 Newton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Walton Electric Member Corp, Snapping Shoals El Member Corp, Central Georgia El Member Corp and 3 others provide electric service in Newton County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–14, 2017. It peaked at 16,278 customers without power (33% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Newton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Newton County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/newton-county