Georgia power outage: Isaias leaves 100,000 in dark

Hurricane Isaias has caused a significant power outage across Georgia, leaving more than 100,000 customers in the dark on Saturday morning. Georgia Power is preparing for possible further outages due to the hurricane's impact. As the storm made landfall along the northern Gulf Coast of Florida, Georgia issued a state of emergency due to life-threatening storm surges.

The maximum number of outages was reported from DeKalb County, with 10,684 customers without power, followed by Gwinnett County (5,145), Cobb County (6,382), and Fulton County (3,625). Other affected counties include Carroll County (4,504) and Muscogee County (4,366). South Georgia counties were also experiencing numerous power outages as the storm's effects spread from the southernmost part of the state.

The storm is expected to impact Georgia more, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential tornadoes possible, even far from the coast. Hurricane Isaias, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season, has already downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, but strong winds, flash flooding, and possible spin-up tornadoes remain a concern for metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Georgians are advised to stay away from downed power lines and report them to local utility or emergency services. Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency to mobilize response resources ahead of Isaias, which is forecast to move across Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley on Saturday and Sunday.