Gordon County · Georgia
Tree removal in Fairmount, GA
Fairmount: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Fairmount
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Gordon County
- 29
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fairmount, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gordon County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gordon County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 61 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 10 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fairmount
| Households | 470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | |
| City of Calhoun |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Gordon County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fairmount
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 470 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
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.