Georgia Power Reports Security Incident Affecting Customer Accounts in Atlanta

Georgia Power reported detecting suspicious activity in its online customer portal. An unauthorized third party accessed limited information tied to approximately 300,000 customer accounts as part of a broader security incident affecting roughly 400,000 accounts. The company stopped the activity and completed an investigation finding no evidence of continued unauthorized access. Georgia Power is notifying affected customers and offering free credit monitoring.

The incident involves Georgia Power, which operates as a subsidiary of Southern Company. Security breaches of this nature could potentially impact the corporate risk profile and operational costs of Southern Company. Furthermore, the incident involves a major utility operating within the jurisdiction of Georgia.