Power outages spread throughout metro Atlanta on Saturday as the area experienced a second day of arctic cold. Temperatures dropped to the low 30s and freezing rain turned to ice on power lines and tree branches.
Day 2 of Winter Storm: Icy Roads, Colder Temps
Despite the snow-filled fun you can have, The City of Atlanta is warning motorists to stay off the road.
“Please continue to avoid driving while our crews work to clear ice and snow from the roads. All City-sponsored events are canceled, and community centers are closed. Normal operations will resume on Monday,” the City said in a statement.
Georgia Power implored metro Atlantans to be patient as work crews have been trying to restore power since the night before.
”We understand how important energy is for you during cold weather,” the company said in a statement. “Please know that, while you may not see our bucket trucks on your street, that doesn’t mean we aren’t working on your outage. We may be working down the line to get to you. Our teams may also be conducting “damage assessment” before working on a certain area – that helps ensure we’re using resources efficiently to restore power to the most customers quickly.”
How To Report a Power Outage in Atlanta
To report a power outage in Atlanta or check the status of an outage 24 hours a day, you can contact Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
Georgia Power’s Customer Outage and Storm Center is available at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm to receive Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information.
You can also check out their outage map to see the status of Atlanta-area power outages.
For safety reasons, the NBA has postponed Rockets-Hawks in Atlanta due to severe weather and hazardous icy conditions.
At Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, long lines were everywhere as hundreds of flights were canceled.
Rideshares and food apps were spotty on Saturday. While UberEats was reportedly working, other food delivery services were touch and go.
DoorDash activated its “Severe Weather Protocol” Friday night and into Saturday, which temporarily halted operations in metro Atlanta.