White County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving White 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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White County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in White County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 305 significant power outages in White County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 13,411 customers (68.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 58th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 85 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in White County has held roughly steady recently: about 11 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 888 customers (4.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020 | 13,411(68.1%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Jan 2–5, 2022 | 11,761(59.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11–18, 2017 | 11,671(59.3%) | 8 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Oct 4–5, 2015 | 8,526(43.3%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | May 9–10, 2024 | 7,921(40.2%) | 2 | 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 White County?
Electric companies with service territory in White 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 | |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 38,168 | 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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White County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in White County right now?
No outages are currently reported for White 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 White County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Habersham Electric Membership Corp provide electric service in White County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in White County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020. It peaked at 13,411 customers without power (68.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in White County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 305 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 85 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "White County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/white-county