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July 4, 2026

PSC Rule Limits Georgia Power Disconnects During Heat Advisories

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The Georgia Public Service Commission is reminding customers that special rules apply when dangerous summer heat is in the forecast.

Under PSC rules, Georgia Power cannot disconnect electric service to a residential customer for non-payment if a National Weather Service Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning is in effect, or forecast to be in effect, for that customer’s county before 8 a.m. on the scheduled disconnection date.

The rule applies specifically to Georgia Power, which is regulated by the PSC. Customers served by electric membership corporations or municipal electric systems should contact their provider directly to ask about similar policies.

The restriction is temporary. Once the heat advisory or warning ends, disconnection can be reinstated. The PSC encourages customers at risk of losing service to contact their provider and make payment arrangements.

Customers who need help may also contact PSC Consumer Affairs at 404-656-4501, 800-282-5813, or by email at gapsc@psc.ga.gov.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory Continues as Dangerous Heat Grips Northwest Georgia Through Independence Day

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The dangerous heat that’s been building across Northwest Georgia will continue today and through the Independence Day holiday, with a Heat Advisory remaining in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday. An Excessive Heat Warning also continues for parts of northwest Georgia.

July 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Extreme Heat Warning In Effect Today; Heat Index Could Reach 111 Degrees

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Dangerous and potentially life-threatening heat is expected across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect from noon until 8 p.m.

July 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory in Effect Today as Dangerous Heat Continues Through Holiday Weekend

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Another stretch of dangerous summer heat is settling over Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with a Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. for portions of north Georgia. Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s, while heat index values could reach 105 degrees in parts of the area.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues Across Chattooga County Through Fourth of July Weekend

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A prolonged stretch of dangerous summer heat will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the Independence Day weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and heat index values frequently topping 100 degrees.