Paulding County, GA Power Outages
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Paulding County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Paulding County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 127 significant power outages in Paulding County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 29,999 customers (26.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 147th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Paulding County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 1,560 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 29,999(26.8%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Dec 8–12, 2017 | 27,364(24.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Mar 16–17, 2025 | 22,877(20.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 25–26, 2023 | 10,995(9.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 9,074(8.1%) | 3 | 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 Paulding County?
Electric companies with service territory in Paulding County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Cobb EMC | Cooperative | 226,844 | Not reporting | |
| GreyStone Power | Cooperative | 156,150 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA) | Cooperative | 56,947 | 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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Paulding County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Paulding County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Paulding 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 Paulding County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Cobb Electric Membership Corp, GreyStone Power Corporation, Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA) provide electric service in Paulding County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Paulding County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020. It peaked at 29,999 customers without power (26.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Paulding County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 127 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Paulding County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/paulding-county