ATLANTA, GA — Following Winter Storm Cora, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain and ice to North Georgia, Georgia Power has restored power to more than 230,000 customers since the start of the storm. As of Saturday morning, less than 60,000 customers remain impacted. Crews are in the field now and the company expects that nearly all impacted customers who can receive power, will be reconnected today. The company’s rapid response to the storm has been possible through the implementation of new “smart grid” technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams who were ready to respond as soon as conditions were safe to do so.
Many areas experienced additional damage overnight from falling trees and limbs with the hardest hit areas including parts of Alpharetta, Jonesboro and Atlanta. As crews work today, they are starting with damage assessment, which is an essential 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, restoration efforts can accelerate, however, with temperatures expected to barely rise above freezing in many areas Saturday, Georgia Power notes that challenging road conditions and the potential for continued falling ice, limbs and trees may slow progress or cause additional damage.
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…