(WDNews) – Georgia Power’s restoration efforts continued through Saturday following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The company has already restored power to more than 440,000 customers, thanks to advanced “smart grid” technology and the readiness of pre-positioned teams. However, hazardous conditions remain across Georgia, with crews battling tree damage, flooding, and road closures.
As of Saturday morning, about 540,000 customers are still without power, and additional outages are possible as saturated ground and weakened trees could cause further issues. Georgia Power has mobilized over 14,000 personnel, including help from Alabama Power, Mississippi Power, and other companies.
Damage assessment is still ongoing, with thousands of power poles needing replacement and miles of power lines down. Teams are using drones and other technology to safely assess damage before sending repair crews into hard-hit areas.
The company is committed to providing up-to-date information to customers, including publishing estimated restoration times (ERTs) for many communities. Efforts are now focused on the hardest-hit regions in southern, coastal, and eastern Georgia.
For more details and updates, customers are encouraged to check Georgia Power’s official channels.
