Oglethorpe County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Oglethorpe 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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Oglethorpe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oglethorpe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 259 significant power outages in Oglethorpe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26–30, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 4,244 customers (53% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 77th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 104 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oglethorpe County has risen recently: about 12 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 102 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26–30, 2024 | 4,244(53%) | 5 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 30, 2022 | 3,208(40.1%) | 1 | Tropical Storm Nine |
| 3 | Jan 3–4, 2022 | 2,536(31.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 20–23, 2023 | 2,050(25.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16, 2025 | 1,667(20.8%) | 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 Oglethorpe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oglethorpe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson EMC | Cooperative | 275,057 | Not reporting | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,154 | 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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Oglethorpe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oglethorpe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Rayle Electric Membership Corp provide electric service in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Oglethorpe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26–30, 2024. It peaked at 4,244 customers without power (53% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Oglethorpe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 259 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 104 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oglethorpe County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/oglethorpe-county