Severe thunderstorms swept through northeast Georgia over the weekend, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and prompting a massive response from Georgia Power and local EMCs. As of Monday afternoon, most customers have seen their power restored, but pockets of outages remain—especially in Hall and Athens-Clarke counties, where about,500 are still waiting for service to return.
Storm Impact and Restoration Efforts
Saturday night’s storms brought down trees and power lines across multiple counties, with Hall County suffering the highest number of outages at the peak. Georgia Power, Jackson EMC, and other providers reported more than 38,000 customers without power during the height of the event Crews worked around the clock, clearing roads and repairing infrastructure. By Monday, the number of affected customers had dropped to just over,000 across the region.
Current Status and Preparedness
Most major road closures have been cleared, though Wallace Road in Hall County remains closed for repairs. Georgia Power continues to urge residents to stay prepared, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted for 2025 The company has invested in advanced grid technology to speed up restoration and minimize future disruptions.
Atlanta Weather Outlook
While Atlanta avoided the worst of the outages, the city experienced heavy rain and high winds, with Georgia Power teams on high alert to respond to any new incidents Forecasters warn that more severe weather could develop as the hurricane season progresses.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from Georgia Power and local authorities as crews finish restoration and storm risks continue through the summer.
