Washington County, Georgia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Sandersville, Davisboro and Tennille
Washington County sits inside the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Washington County. Construction employs 400, up 41.8% since 2019. Washington County is home to Sandersville, Davisboro and Tennille. 50 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by Sandersville Solar, LLC (solar). Its power plants have 1,645 MW of capacity, 90% of it natural gas, the 9th largest fleet in Georgia.
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County is home to Sandersville, Davisboro and Tennille.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Warthen.
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 Washington County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 19,949 | 19,453 | ▼ 2.5% | 96th of 159 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 6,491 | 6,468 | ▼ 0.4% | 113th of 159 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $38,747 | $52,269 | ▲ 34.9% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 282 | 400 | ▲ 41.8% | 36th of 97 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.9% | 3.7% | ▼ 0.2pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 150 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 50 MW | 3% of today's fleet | 17th of 18 by size |
150 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Georgia Power Co is the largest utility serving Washington County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.49¢/kWh in 2024, above the 13.61¢ median for Georgia utilities. Employers here counted 6,468 jobs in 2025, down 0.4% from 2019. Unemployment was 3.7% in August 2026, against 3.9% in 2019. 19,453 people live here, down 2.5% since 2020.
Who powers Washington County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +150 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Washington 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% |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 34,490 | 13.27¢ | 12% |
| Washington Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | Bundled | 15,200 | 14.68¢ | 15% |
| City of Sandersville - (GA) | Municipal | Bundled | 2,234 | 10.90¢ | 95% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 4
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 1,488 MW | 90% |
| Solar | 158 MW | 10% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Power LLC | CAMS (Georgia) Washington County Power | Natural gas | 796 MW | 2003 |
| AL Sandersville LLC | CAMS (Georgia) AL Sandersville | Natural gas | 692 MW | 2002 |
| Washington County Solar | Washington County Solar, LLC | Solar | 150 MW | 2024 |
| Azalea Solar, LLC | Onward Energy | Solar | 8 MW | 2013 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandersville Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 50 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Sandersville Solar, LLC |
The Washington County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 6,468 | $52,269 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 400 | $66,451 | 1.17 |
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 Washington County
1 data center in Washington County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Washington County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Washington County, Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 19,453 | ▼ 0.4% | 1,645 MW | 50 MW | 1 | — |
| Baldwin County | 44,029 | ▲ 5.5% | 45 MW | — | — | — |
| Glascock County | 3,141 | ▼ 4.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Hancock County | 8,682 | ▼ 1.9% | 321 MW | 80 MW | — | — |
| Jefferson County | 15,011 | ▲ 2.6% | 261 MW | — | — | — |
| Johnson County | 9,310 | ▼ 8.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Wilkinson County | 8,650 | ▼ 23.6% | 5 MW | — | — | — |
More of Georgia
Washington County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Washington County, Georgia?
4 utilities have service territory in Washington County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Washington Elec Member Corp, City of Sandersville - (GA). The largest, Georgia Power Co, charged residential customers 15.49¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Washington County?
4 operating plants with 1,645 MW of capacity. The largest is Washington County Power LLC (796 MW, natural gas).
How much new power is planned in Washington County?
50 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Sandersville Solar, LLC.
Are there data centers in Washington County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Washington County.
Is Washington County adding jobs?
Employers counted 6,468 jobs in 2025 against 6,491 in 2019 (-0.4%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 282 to 400.
Does Washington County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Washington County. Georgia has 60 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.