Georgia Power restores power to nearly all customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern
Rhea-AI Summary
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has safely restored power to more than 214,000 customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern, with remaining outages concentrated in hard-hit North Georgia communities such as Clayton and Cornelia. Crews, supported by contract and partner utility teams, worked around the clock and are converging as roads and conditions improve. The company says its diverse generation fleet—nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and renewables—is prepared to meet elevated demand during continued severe cold. Customers are urged to monitor the Outage Map and energy-saving tips at GeorgiaPower.com for updates and bill‑management resources.
Positive
- Restored power to >214,000 customers after Winter Storm Fern
- Diverse generation mix prepared to meet increased cold-weather demand
- Rapid mobilization of contract and partner utility crews
Negative
- Remaining outages concentrated in Clayton and Cornelia due to ice
- Icy roads and access issues delay restoration for some customers
- Severe cold continuing this week may raise peak electricity demand
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SO gained 0.77%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Key regulated electric peers (DUK, NGG, AEP, D, XEL) all show modest gains between 0.1% and 0.78%, broadly consistent with SO’s 0.71% rise. However, the momentum scanner did not flag a coordinated sector move, suggesting today’s price action may be more company-specific and linked to storm restoration progress.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 | Reputation ranking | Positive | +0.4% | FORTUNE ranked Southern Company No. 1 in its industry for 2026. |
| Dec 30 | Nuclear milestone | Positive | +0.0% | Georgia marked 50 years of commercial nuclear energy and Vogtle expansion. |
| Dec 22 | Community donation | Positive | +0.5% | Georgia Natural Gas donated $250,000 to HEAT for winter bill assistance. |
| Dec 19 | Regulatory approval | Positive | -2.2% | Georgia PSC approved plan for 9,900 MW generation and storage additions. |
| Dec 18 | Education initiative | Positive | +0.2% | Georgia Power and Atlanta Hawks expanded the HBCU Pathways internship program. |
Recent positive corporate and regulatory news has usually seen modestly positive price reactions, with one notable negative move following a major Georgia PSC plan approval.
Over the last several months, Southern Company-related news has emphasized reliability, investment and community engagement. A FORTUNE accolade on Jan 21, 2026 and a 50-year nuclear milestone on Dec 30, 2025 saw small positive moves. Community-focused items, such as a $250,000 HEAT donation and HBCU Pathways expansion, also coincided with gains. The Dec 19, 2025 Georgia PSC approval of 9,900 MW of new resources led to a -2.22% reaction, showing that sizeable regulatory shifts can produce volatility even when framed positively.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores Georgia Power’s restoration of service to more than 214,000 customers after Winter Storm Fern and highlights preparedness for ongoing cold weather through a diverse generation fleet. In recent months, Southern Company-related news has centered on reliability, long-term investment and community initiatives. Investors evaluating this update may focus on how storm response, future weather events, and regulatory decisions interact with capital spending, reliability metrics and customer bill impacts over time.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Service restored to 214,000+ customers as crews converge on hardest hit areas such as Clayton and Cornelia;
Company's generation fleet prepared to meet demand for electricity during severe cold this week
"We know how difficult it is to be without power, especially when temperatures are below freezing. I am so grateful to our customers for their support and patience as we have worked around the clock to safely and quickly restore power following Winter Storm Fern," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "I'm also grateful for our employees, who are here for our customers when it matters most. However, our work isn't done until every customer who can receive power is reconnected, and I know that commitment is shared by the thousands of team members who remain in the field working today."
Following Winter Storm Fern, severe cold is expected to continue across the state this week with temperatures well below freezing multiple days in a row. Georgia Power is prepared to meet increased demand from customers thanks to its diverse generation fleet including nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and renewable sources. Over the last decade, the company has worked with the Georgia Public Service Commission to enhance its generation mix, maintain an appropriate reserve margin, and invest in technology and winterization at power plants to help ensure reliability during extremely cold weather. This constant focus on improvement and investment has helped the company avoid interruptions in service seen in other markets in recent years.
"Just as important as the work of our line crews is the dedication of the teams in our power plants, who are there for customers 24 hours a day," added
Georgia Power encourages customers to continue to remain weather aware this week, and check GeorgiaPower.com/Storm for the company's Outage Map and latest information on storm impacts. The company also recognizes that cold temperatures can lead to increased power use, so Georgia Power company offers a variety of tips and resources to help minimize the impact of the ongoing cold weather on power bills at GeorgiaPower.com/Save.
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 2.8 million customers in all but four of
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