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Dec 15, 2022, 09:30 ET Georgia Power ranked #1 by J.D. Power for Residential Customer Satisfaction in Segment

Georgia Power has been ranked number one for residential customer satisfaction among Large Utilities in the South by J.D. Power in its 2022 Electric...

Dec 07, 2022, 15:17 ET Vogtle Unit 4 completes cold hydro testing

Georgia Power today announced the completion of cold hydro testing for Vogtle Unit 4 at the nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga. The...

Dec 01, 2022, 13:00 ET Georgia Power names Chimaobi Chijioke Vice President of Customer Services

Georgia Power announced today that Chimaobi (Chima) Chijioke has been named Vice President of Customer Services for the company, effective January 16....

Nov 17, 2022, 13:31 ET Georgia Power ranked #1 by J.D. Power for Business Customer Satisfaction in Segment

Georgia Power has been ranked number one for business customer satisfaction among Large Utilities in the South by J.D. Power in its 2022 Electric...

Nov 01, 2022, 15:08 ET Georgia Power joins effort to establish six-state Southeast Hydrogen Hub

Georgia Power is furthering its commitment to build the energy grid of the future and reduce carbon emissions across its generation fleet through a...
Vogtle Unit 3 starts nuclear fuel load

Oct 14, 2022, 00:16 ET Vogtle Unit 3 starts nuclear fuel load

Georgia Power announced tonight that fuel load into the Vogtle Unit 3 reactor core has begun at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Ga. The fuel load...

Aug 03, 2022, 11:45 ET Historic Nuclear Regulatory Commission 103(g) finding marks a critical step leading up to Vogtle Unit 3 fuel load

Georgia Power announced today a historic milestone in the completion of Vogtle Unit 3 near Waynesboro, Ga. – the receipt of the 103(g) finding from...

Jul 29, 2022, 11:26 ET All ITAACs have been submitted for Vogtle Unit 3

Today, Georgia Power announced completion of another important step in the construction of the new nuclear units at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear...

Jul 21, 2022, 12:28 ET Georgia Power's transformational plan for state's energy future approved, helps ensure company will continue to meet needs of customers and state

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive,...

Jun 29, 2022, 08:30 ET Georgia Power to launch single largest beneficial use project for coal ash in U.S.

Georgia Power announced today a landmark coal ash beneficial use project at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia, where millions of tons of stored...

Jun 24, 2022, 07:01 ET Georgia Power requests funding to support essential, critical investments in electric grid reliability, cleaner and more economical energy resources and better customer experience

Georgia Power today filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that would enable the company to continue making investments in...

Jun 15, 2022, 10:54 ET Georgia Power offers tips, tools for customers during first heat wave of summer

With afternoon high temperatures soaring into the mid-90s this week across the state, Georgia Power is prepared to meet the increased demand for...

May 20, 2022, 15:49 ET Georgia Power welcomes Hyundai Motor Group to Coastal Georgia

Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to celebrate the decision by Hyundai Motor...

May 06, 2022, 11:57 ET Georgia Power issues landmark Equality Progress Sustainability Bond

Georgia Power Company ("Georgia Power"), the largest electric subsidiary of The Southern Company ("Southern Company"), announced today it issued $1.5 ...

Apr 18, 2022, 15:49 ET Georgia Northwestern Technical College to create new Lineworker Training Program with support of Georgia Power

Leaders from Georgia Power joined with officials from the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and...

Mar 22, 2022, 10:43 ET Georgia Power launches new education equity initiative with school districts in Albany, Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah

Georgia Power announced today a new education equity initiative in partnership with four Georgia school districts, designed to support impactful...

Jan 31, 2022, 14:37 ET Georgia Power files plan preparing for future energy landscape, building upon solid foundation to meet needs of customers and state

Today, Georgia Power filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how the...

Jan 16, 2022, 18:10 ET Georgia Power restores service to 110,000+ customers Sunday

Managing through waves of high winds, snow and freezing rain, thousands of Georgia Power workers are restoring power for customers Sunday as Winter...

Jan 16, 2022, 11:17 ET Thousands of Georgia Power personnel responding to impacts from Winter Storm Izzy

As impacts from Winter Storm Izzy are being felt across much of north Georgia, Georgia Power has thousands of personnel responding to customers...
Take steps today to prepare for expected high winds, freezing rain and snow from Winter Storm Izzy this weekend

Jan 14, 2022, 15:03 ET Take steps today to prepare for expected high winds, freezing rain and snow from Winter Storm Izzy this weekend

As North and Central Georgia brace for the arrival of winter weather over the next 36 hours, Georgia Power is monitoring the changing weather...

Dec 21, 2021, 14:08 ET Georgia Power Foundation announces $500,000 to support UNCF during annual Mayor's Masked Ball

This weekend, leaders from Georgia Power announced a series of historic grants from The Georgia Power Foundation to UNCF to support HBCUs across the...

Dec 17, 2021, 14:16 ET Georgia Power and Microsoft partner to provide more than $200,000 in funding to support Clark Atlanta University's solar powered generator student venture

Georgia Power and Microsoft today announced more than a $200,000 investment in support of Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) Makerspace and Advanced...

Dec 16, 2021, 17:02 ET Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia

Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Rivian – a world-class electric...

Nov 22, 2021, 10:48 ET Save money, energy as you celebrate this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving days away and many family and friends gathering together this year, Georgia Power is sharing simple tips and free tools to make...
Georgia Power offers customer tips for National Utility Scam Awareness Day (Nov. 17)

Nov 17, 2021, 11:40 ET Georgia Power offers customer tips for National Utility Scam Awareness Day (Nov. 17)

Today, Wednesday, November 17 is being marked by electric, water and natural gas utilities across the country as National Utility Scam Awareness Day. ...