Georgia Power announced on Apr. 7 that it has continued efforts to strengthen and enhance the state’s power grid through its Grid Investment Program, with $1.3 billion invested in improvements over the last three years as approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.
The focus on reliable and affordable energy is described as key for economic growth in Georgia. The company said that in 2025 alone, it executed 104 distribution system projects—surpassing its original target of 88—and advanced 25 major transmission projects, including five transmission line upgrades and twenty substation enhancements. These initiatives have improved reliability for more than 504,000 customers.
The upgrades are also intended to reduce service interruptions during severe weather events and make field work more efficient. After Winter Storm Fern in January, Georgia Power restored power to 175,000 customers within the first day. Following Hurricane Helene in September 2024—the most damaging storm in company history—smart-grid technology enabled remote restoration of service to over one million customers within five days despite widespread damage.
“Our priority is delivering clean, safer, and reliable energy for every customer we serve. The progress made last year shows how strategic grid investments directly improve reliability and restoration speed, especially during severe weather,” said Josh Stallings, vice president of distribution strategy and support at Georgia Power. “Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance the grid so our customers can count on the energy they need, and to support this exciting and unprecedented growth in Georgia.”
Examples of local projects include pole strengthening improvements in Southwest Atlanta (Ben Hill), installation of outage isolation equipment combined with hardware upgrades in Stone Mountain, and replacing overhead lines with underground cables on Wilmington Island/Savannah to prevent outages from trees or vehicles.
Since launching the Grid Investment Program in 2020, Georgia Power has completed large-scale improvements such as upgrading circuits and substations; installing advanced devices; replacing or enhancing poles; and laying underground cable across hundreds of miles. Reliability is measured by both frequency (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) and duration (System Average Interruption Duration Index) of outages—with areas receiving these investments seeing up to a fifty percent improvement according to company data.
Meanwhile, according to the official website, the Macon County Chamber of Commerce supports workforce development initiatives aimed at regional growth while working toward advancing economic vitality across Macon County. The organization serves businesses throughout Macon County by offering networking opportunities along with advocacy resources designed for business connections. Yvonne Evans serves as president and chief executive officer. The chamber focuses on economic development through various programs designed for community engagement.
