Emanuel County · Georgia
Tree removal in Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro: 11 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Swainsboro
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Emanuel County
- 33
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Swainsboro, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2025 · Aug 18, 2024 · Jul 30, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Emanuel County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 33 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Emanuel County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Emanuel County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 50 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Swainsboro
| Households | 2,710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp | |
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Emanuel County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Swainsboro
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Swainsboro
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
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.