Powerful storms packing high winds and possible tornadoes are leaving a trail of destruction across Georgia this Sunday morning, leaving many residents without electricity.
🚨 What We Know: Georgia Power crews are battling outages statewide as severe weather continues to hammer the region. The company says it has already restored power to tens of thousands of homes through remote technology, even as the storms rage on.
👷 Who Made It Happen: Field crews stand ready to begin damage assessment and repairs as soon as weather conditions permit safe operations. Smart grid technology has enabled some remote restorations while crews wait to deploy.
⚡ Why It Matters: Dangerous conditions persist after storms pass, putting residents at risk from hidden hazards like downed power lines and electrified fences.
🔔 Safety First: Georgia Power urges residents to:
- Stay away from any downed power lines
- Move over for utility crews working on roadsides
- Avoid standing water and chain link fences
- Unplug electronics before power returns
- Use portable generators only in well-ventilated areas
📱 Stay Informed: Residents can:
- Sign up for outage alerts via text message
- Follow Georgia Power on social media
- Check the outage map at georgiapower.com/storm
- Report outages by calling 888-891-0938
- Download the Georgia Power mobile app
🤝 Remember The Golden Rule: Help your neighbors during this emergency, especially elderly residents and those with special needs. Check on them and share power restoration updates when possible.
⏭️ What’s Next: Assessment teams will enter affected areas once storms clear, followed by repair crews. Restoration times will vary based on damage severity and crew access.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
