Banks County, Georgia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Homer and Maysville
No data center or power plant project is on record in Banks County, but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Banks County is home to Homer, most of Maysville (1,321 of its 2,317 residents) and part of Baldwin (754 of its 4,240 residents). Construction employs 284, up 32.7% since 2019. Next door, Habersham County has 1 data center. Employers here counted 5,109 jobs in 2025, up 9.5% from 2019. 21,273 people live here, up 17.3% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Banks County
Banks County is home to Homer, most of Maysville (1,321 of its 2,317 residents) and part of Baldwin (754 of its 4,240 residents).
- Maysville also extends into Jackson County.
- Baldwin also extends into Habersham County.
- Alto also extends into Habersham County.
- Lula also extends into Hall County.
- Gillsville also extends into Hall County.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Banks County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 18,129 | 21,273 | ▲ 17.3% | 88th of 159 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 4,665 | 5,109 | ▲ 9.5% | 57th of 159 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $34,056 | $46,590 | ▲ 36.8% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 214 | 284 | ▲ 32.7% | 48th of 97 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.3% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.2pts | — |
Georgia Power Co is the largest utility serving Banks County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.49¢/kWh in 2024, above the 13.61¢ median for Georgia utilities. Unemployment was 3.1% in August 2026, against 3.3% in 2019.
Who powers Banks County
Utilities with service territory in Banks County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,452,488 | 15.49¢ | 39% |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA) | Cooperative | Bundled | 239,558 | 11.38¢ | 28% |
| Hart Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 30,297 | 13.15¢ | 31% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Banks County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Banks County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 5,109 | $46,590 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 284 | $63,331 | 1.05 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Banks County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Banks County. Georgia has 60 local measures on record statewide, and 3 neighboring counties have one: Franklin County, Hall County, Madison County.
Banks County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Banks County, Jackson County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County | 21,273 | ▲ 9.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Franklin County | 25,948 | ▲ 3.1% | 61 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Habersham County | 50,416 | ▲ 9.6% | 117 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Hall County | 226,568 | ▲ 15.3% | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson County | 99,265 | ▲ 51.4% | 919 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Madison County | 32,919 | ▲ 22.3% | 60 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Stephens County | 27,854 | ▼ 9.0% | 22 MW | — | — | — |
More of Georgia
Banks County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Banks County, Georgia?
3 utilities have service territory in Banks County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Hart Electric Member Corp. The largest, Georgia Power Co, charged residential customers 15.49¢/kWh on average in 2024.
Are there data centers in Banks County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Banks County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Habersham County.
Is Banks County adding jobs?
Employers counted 5,109 jobs in 2025 against 4,665 in 2019 (+9.5%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 214 to 284.
Does Banks County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Banks County. Georgia has 60 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.