Ice Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Northeast Georgia
Ice Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Northeast Georgia
US · Published Jan 27, 2026
An ice storm has resulted in widespread power outages in Northeast Georgia, affecting nearly 19,000 customers.
Rabun County is the most affected, with over 6,445 power outages reported.
Residents are urged to stay indoors and exercise caution due to icy roads and downed power lines.
Widespread outages hit Northeast Georgia due to ice
An ice storm has caused widespread power outages across Northeast Georgia, leaving nearly 19,000 customers without electricity as of Monday morning. According to USA Today’s Power Outage Tracker, Rabun County is the hardest hit, reporting 6,445 outages. White County follows with 2,720 outages, while Lumpkin County has 1,892, Franklin County has 1,185, Habersham County has 1,682, and Fulton County reports 1,137 outages. Statewide, approximately 0.4% of tracked customers are affected.
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