Electricity rates in Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega (6,394 people, Lumpkin County) is served by 6 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 Dahlonega
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 12.71¢ | $154 | 246K | 217 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | Electric cooperative | 13.16¢ | $157 | 183K | 66 |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.03¢ | $176 | 52K | 728 |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp. | Electric cooperative | 14.36¢ | $155 | 36K | 387 |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | Electric cooperative | 15.21¢ | $145 | 31K | 519 |
Power outages in Lumpkin County right now
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Outage history in Lumpkin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 372 | 649 |
| Days with outages | 67 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,041 (26.2%) | 8,280 (43%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-13 | 2025-06-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (372 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dawsonville 16.4¢
- Cleveland 16.4¢
- Gainesville 16.4¢
- Lula 16.4¢
- Oakwood 16.4¢
- Raoul 16.4¢
- Alto 16.4¢
- Cumming 16.4¢
- Flowery Branch 16.4¢
- Nelson 14.0¢
ZIP codes: 30533, 30597
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dahlonega?
Most homes in Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega: Jackson Electric Member Corp. (12.71¢), Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (13.16¢), Amicalola Electric Member Corp. (14.03¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dahlonega?
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 Dahlonega, GA?
6 utilities serve Dahlonega's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Amicalola Electric Member Corp., Habersham Electric Membership Corp., Blue Ridge Mountain EMC. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dahlonega?
In 2025, customers in Lumpkin County averaged 10 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-08, when 8,280 customers (43%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.