Electricity rates in Pearson, GA
Pearson (2,112 people, Atkinson County) is served by 2 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 Pearson
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.37¢ | $162 | 2.48M | 287 |
| Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation | Electric cooperative | 15.04¢ | $179 | 54K | — |
Power outages in Atkinson County right now
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Outage history in Atkinson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 27,858 | 788 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 61 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,521 (152.3%) | 2,575 (60.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-02 | 2025-10-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (27,858 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Willacoochee 16.4¢
- Douglas 10.7¢
- Homerville 16.4¢
- Nicholls 16.4¢
- Lakeland 16.4¢
- Broxton 16.4¢
- Nashville 16.4¢
- Ray City 16.4¢
- Alma 16.4¢
- Deenwood 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 31642
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pearson?
Most homes in Pearson 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 Pearson: Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation (15.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pearson?
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 Pearson, GA?
2 utilities serve Pearson's ZIP codes: Georgia Power Co., Satilla Rural Electric Member Corporation. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pearson?
In 2025, customers in Atkinson County averaged 13 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 61 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-10-15, when 2,575 customers (60.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.