Electricity rates in Dawsonville, GA
Dawsonville (2,525 people, Dawson County) is served by 4 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 Dawsonville
| 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 |
Power outages in Dawson County right now
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Outage history in Dawson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 328 | 510 |
| Days with outages | 47 | 52 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,286 (12.2%) | 8,037 (42.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-31 | 2025-06-07 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (328 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dahlonega 16.4¢
- Nelson 14.0¢
- Cumming 16.4¢
- Ball Ground 16.4¢
- Jasper 16.4¢
- Gainesville 16.4¢
- Oakwood 16.4¢
- Flowery Branch 16.4¢
- Buford 16.4¢
- Sugar Hill 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 30534
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dawsonville?
Most homes in Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville: 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 Dawsonville?
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 Dawsonville, GA?
4 utilities serve Dawsonville's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Jackson Electric Member Corp., 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 Dawsonville?
In 2025, customers in Dawson County averaged 8 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 52 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-07, when 8,037 customers (42.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.