Where is Jack McDonough?

In Cobb County, Georgia (GA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Jack McDonough?

3 GW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Jack McDonough?

EIA-860M names Georgia Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Jack McDonough LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Georgia Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Jack McDonough LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Jack McDonough still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Jack McDonough

Jack McDonough is a 3 GW natural gas power plant in Cobb County, Georgia, operated by Georgia Power Co. EIA-860M lists 11 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1971 and 2012.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 2,848.4 MW; 2,535 MW net summer
Generating units: 11
In service: 1971–2012
EIA plant ID: 710

Where it is

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County: Cobb County, Georgia
Coordinates: 33.8239, -84.4758
Balancing authority: SOCO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Georgia Power Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 3 GW, Petroleum 84 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Georgia Power Co reports to EIA →

Jack McDonough: FAQ

Where is Jack McDonough?: In Cobb County, Georgia (GA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Jack McDonough?: 3 GW of nameplate capacity across 11 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Jack McDonough?: EIA-860M names Georgia Power Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Jack McDonough LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Georgia Power Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Jack McDonough LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Jack McDonough still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.