Clarke County · Georgia
Tree removal in Athens, GA
Athens: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Athens
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Clarke County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Athens, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 7, 2025 · Aug 15, 2023 · Aug 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Clarke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 51 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Clarke County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 46 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Athens
| Households | 53,400 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
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
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Clarke County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Athens
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Athens
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Clarke County
- Calling the line
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Athens
Close by
- Winterville 3 with trees
- Bogart 1 with trees