Crews navigating icy roads, wind and ongoing winter weather in restoration efforts;

The company expected to restore power to nearly all affected customers by Saturday

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following Winter Storm Cora, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain and hail North Georgia, Power of Georgia has restored power to more than 230,000 customers since the storm began. As of Saturday morning, less than 60,000 customers remained affected. Crews are in the field today and the company expects to have nearly all affected customers receiving power, reconnected today. The company’s rapid response to the storm was made possible by the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams ready to respond as soon as the conditions are safe to do so. this.

Many areas experienced further damage overnight from downed trees and branches with the worst hit areas including parts of Alpharetta, Jonesboro and Atlanta. As crews work today, they begin assessing the damage, which is an important part of efficient restoration. These damage assessment teams are followed by repair crews depending on the amount of damage and access to the area. As weather conditions improve, recovery efforts may intensify, however, with temperatures expected to barely rise above freezing in many areas on Saturday, Power of Georgia said challenging road conditions and the potential for continued falling ice, branches and trees could slow progress or cause further damage.

Power of Georgia appreciate 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 more information.

Safety Tips for Customers and Crew

Power of Georgia reminds customers of dangerous conditions following a storm, and always heeds the advice of local, state, and federal emergency authorities in storm-affected areas.

• Beware of Power of Georgia crews working across the state. If you are on the roads, please move to a lane for utility vehicles to stop on the side of the road ” this is Georgia law.
• Do not touch any fallen or low hanging wire. Warn those going out to play in the snow or clear debris to watch out for and avoid falling wires.
• Never pull tree limbs away from power lines or enter areas with heavy snow, debris or downed trees as downed power lines can be hidden. Customers should call 911 or Power of Georgia immediately if they see a downed or downed power line.
• Be careful when using a portable generator. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions, avoid using generators in closed spaces and be aware of electrical safety. Click here for more safety tips.

Stay Connected and Informed:

• Outage Alerts “ Customers who subscribe 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 on Facebook (NASDAQ:), Instagram and X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
• Outage and Storm Center ” Available at www.GeorgiaPower.com/Storm, customers can visit this site to check that their contact information is updated to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access the useful tips and safety information. Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Power of Georgia at 888-891-0938.
• Outage Map “Housed inside the Outage & Storm Center, It’s Georgia Power The 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 regularly updated from the field teams.
• Georgia Power Mobile App “Download the Power of Georgia mobile app for Apple (NASDAQ:) and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.

About Power of Georgia

Power of Georgia is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: NYSE :)), America’s leading energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Management are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of said Georgia 159 provinces. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Power of Georgia maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and , as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Power of Georgia focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by JD 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).