Georgia Power: Work continues to address damage from severe weather Sunday

Service restored to 70,000 customers since beginning of Winter Storm Fern; Continued icy conditions, heavy rain, high winds and potential tornadoes expected today; Company encourages customers to remain weather aware, prepared for severe cold this week

ATLANTA – Jan. 25, 2026 – Georgians continue to experience the effects of Winter Storm Fern with continued rain, icy conditions, high winds and potential tornadoes in parts of the state today. Since the beginning of the storm, Georgia Power has safely restored power to approximately 70,000 customers, thanks to the work of 10,000 personnel including Georgia Power, contract companies, and partner utilities.

These teams remain engaged and are supporting the company’s response effort as the weather clears and conditions are safe. Crews are navigating changing weather conditions in the field, with additional power outages occurring today due to continued severe weather associated with this storm.

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.

After the Storm Safety Tips

• Watch for downed wires. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris or fallen trees.
• Take care if using a portable generator. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions, avoid using generators in enclosed spaces and be mindful of electrical safety. Click here for more safety tips.
• Never touch any downed wire or attempt to remove tree branches from power lines – it can kill.  
• Don’t step in standing water or saturated ground where downed lines may be present. They could be electrified.
• Avoid chain link fences. They may be electrified by a downed line out of sight and conduct electricity over great distances.
• Watch for Georgia Power crews working across the state. Follow the guidance of state officials and the Georgia Department of Transportation on current road conditions and travel guidance. In the days following Winter Storm Fern, move over lane for utility vehicles stopped on the side of the road – it’s the law in Georgia.

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. The company encourages customers to continue to remain weather aware this week and review a variety of tips and resources available from Georgia Power to minimize the impact of the ongoing cold weather on power bills. Visit GeorgiaPower.com/Save for more.

Tools to 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.
• Outage & Storm Center – Available at 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 (GeorgiaPower.com/OutageMap) provides near real-time information, allowing users to see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times.
• Georgia Power Mobile App – Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
• @GeorgiaPower on Facebook (facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.

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 Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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