Georgia
Tree removal in Dougherty County, GA
Dougherty County: 69 of 91 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 69
- tornado reports
- 2
- electric utilities
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 91 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 69 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jun 9, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 29 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Putney | 6 | Jul 22, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Albany Utility Board |
| 3 | Diverse Power Incorporated |
| 4 | Mitchell Electric Member Corp |
| 5 | Sumter Electric Member Corp |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 34,280 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.