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GAS POWER PLANTS Β· OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTSAtkinson
Atkinson is a 282 MW retired power plant in Cobb County, Georgia, operated by Georgia Power Co.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingSep 1941 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2003 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 75 MW | Retired |
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 63 MW | Retired |
| ST2 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 60 MW | Retired |
| 5A | Petroleum Liquids | 42 MW | Retired |
| 5B | Petroleum Liquids | 42 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Georgia Power Co
- Location
- Cobb County, Georgia
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 282 MW
- First unit online
- Sep 1941
- EIA plant ID
- 700
Location
33.8175, -84.4803
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem