Electricity rates in Ball Ground, GA
Ball Ground (1,720 people, Cherokee County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Georgia Power Co. pay about 16.37¢/kWh, 8% more than the Georgia average.
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Electric companies serving Ball Ground
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $157 | 183K | 66 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.03¢ | $176 | 52K | 728 |
Power outages in Cherokee County right now
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Outage history in Cherokee County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 149 | 165 |
| Days with outages | 44 | 56 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,648 (11%) | 18,693 (10.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (149 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Nelson 14.0¢
- Jasper 16.4¢
- Canton 16.4¢
- Holly Springs 16.4¢
- Milton 16.4¢
- Dawsonville 16.4¢
- Cumming 16.4¢
- Woodstock 16.4¢
- Alpharetta 16.4¢
- Rydal 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30107
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ball Ground?
Most homes in Ball Ground get power from Georgia Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.37¢/kWh including all charges. The Georgia average is 15.12¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Ball Ground: Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢), Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Ball Ground?
About $162 a month, based on 990 kWh a month (the average for Georgia Power Co. customers) at 16.37¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ball Ground, GA?
3 utilities serve Ball Ground's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Ball Ground?
In 2025, customers in Cherokee County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 56 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 18,693 customers (10.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.