Severe weather and flash flooding caused widespread power outages in Atlanta, affecting Georgia Power and businesses like Starbucks on May 20, 2026.

The entities involved

• Atlanta →

  capital city of Georgia, United States

  • A tour highlighted shared affordability challenges across several major US cities, including San Diego, Austin, Columbus, Albuquerque, and Atlanta.16:17
  • Student migration is draining public school funding while state incentives boost private education demand in Atlanta.13:47
• Georgia Power →

  electric utility in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Georgia Power serves the county area of DeKalb County, and Matthew Kent is serving as the company spokesperson.Sat 01:02
  • Project Camellia, located in Effingham County, is being powered by Georgia Power.Fri 02:59

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• Severe storms caused widespread power outages and tree damage in Georgia and Tennessee.Jun 23
• A storm caused power outages and wind damage in Cherokee County and metro Atlanta, Georgia.Oct 11
• Georgia Power staged crews in Southeast Georgia in preparation for possible power outages.Oct 10
• Power outages are currently affecting customers in South Georgia, specifically in the area of Americus.Jun 19
• Georgia Power is preparing for potential power outages in metro Atlanta ahead of Hurricane Isaias.Oct 10