Thousands of metro Atlanta residents woke up in the dark Sunday after severe storms swept through the region overnight, knocking out power across multiple counties.
Where the outages are hitting hardest
According to Georgia Power’s outage map, more than 6,500 customers currently remain without electricity. The outages span four counties across the metro area.
- Fulton County
- DeKalb County
- Gwinnett County
- Cobb County
What caused the outages
Multiple trees fell across the region during the overnight storms, damaging power lines and triggering widespread outages throughout the affected counties. Downed trees remain one of the most common causes of storm related power loss, particularly when high winds accompany heavy rainfall.
Crews working to restore power
Georgia Power crews are actively working to restore electricity to the thousands of customers still affected. Restoration timelines can vary significantly depending on the extent of tree damage and the number of individual repair sites crews must address across the four counties.
Customers can track live outage updates directly through Georgia Power’s online outage map, which shows real time restoration progress by county and neighborhood.
Staying safe during outages
Residents without power are encouraged to stay clear of any downed power lines, which can remain energized even after a storm passes. Those relying on generators should ensure proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide exposure, and perishable food should be monitored closely if refrigeration has been disrupted for an extended period.
Storm activity continues to affect the region
This latest round of outages adds to a broader pattern of severe weather impacting the Southeast in recent days. Overnight storms have repeatedly knocked out power and downed trees across multiple states, underscoring an active summer storm pattern moving through the region.
Local officials have not indicated whether additional severe weather is expected in the immediate future, though residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts closely given the recent frequency of storm activity.
This story remains developing, and updates are expected as Georgia Power crews continue restoration efforts throughout the day.
This story was originally reported by 11Alive News.