Georgia Power restores power to 230,000+ customers following Winter Storm Cora
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Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has restored power to over 230,000 customers following Winter Storm Cora, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and ice to North Georgia. As of Saturday morning, less than 60,000 customers remain affected, with the company expecting to restore power to nearly all impacted customers who can receive power by the end of the day.
The rapid response was facilitated by new smart grid technologies and pre-positioned teams. The hardest-hit areas include parts of Alpharetta, Jonesboro, and Atlanta. While restoration efforts continue, challenging conditions persist with temperatures barely rising above freezing, potentially slowing progress due to icy roads and the risk of falling trees and limbs.
The company maintains an interactive Outage Map with real-time information and estimated restoration times, while emphasizing safety measures for both customers and crews during the recovery process.
Positive
- Quick restoration of power to 230,000+ customers demonstrates operational efficiency
- Implementation of smart grid technologies showing positive results in disaster response
- Well-organized emergency response with pre-positioned teams
Negative
- 60,000 customers still without power
- Potential for additional service disruptions due to continuing adverse weather conditions
- Risk of further infrastructure damage from falling trees and ice
News Market Reaction – SO
On the day this news was published, SO gained 0.68%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Crews navigating icy roads, wind and continuing winter weather in restoration efforts;
Company expects to restore power to nearly all impacted customers Saturday
Many areas experienced additional damage overnight from falling trees and limbs with the hardest hit areas including parts of
Georgia Power appreciates the importance of accurate information for customers as they make plans for their families. The company continues to post the latest information, including estimated restoration times (ERTs) on its Outage Map as available, based on the latest information from field crews. Visit the online Storm Center to access the Outage Map and additional information.
Safety Tips for Customers and Crews
Georgia Power reminds customers that dangerous conditions exist following a storm, and to always heed the advice of local, state, and federal emergency authorities in storm-affected areas.
- Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. If you must be on the roads, please move over one lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it's the law in Georgia.
- Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire. Warn those going out to play in snow or clear debris to watch for and avoid downed wires.
- Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas with heavy snow, debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be concealed. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
- Take care if using a portable generator. Follow all manufacturer's instructions, avoid using generators in enclosed spaces and be mindful of electrical safety. Click here for more safety tips.
Stay Connected & Informed:
- Outage Alerts – Customers subscribed to our free Georgia Power Outage Alert service will receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Check that your contact number is up to date to receive the latest information.
- Social Media – Follow Georgia Power across Facebook, Instagram and X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
- Outage & Storm Center – Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
- Outage Map – Housed within the Outage & Storm Center, Georgia Power's interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times. The map is updated regularly from teams in the field.
- Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of
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