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How to report a Georgia Power power outage

The fastest way to report a Georgia Power power outage is online at georgiapower.com, in the Georgia Power app or by text, or call 888-891-0938.

If a power line is down, or anything is sparking or on fire, stay at least 30 feet away and call 911 if anyone is in danger.

Then report it to Georgia Power:

Official ways to report a Georgia Power power outage

Phone
Text
Text OUT to 42797 (GAPWR) to report an active power outage. Other commands to the same number: REG to sign up for outage alerts, STAT to check restoration status for your account. source
App
Georgia Power app: Report an outage and follow restoration updates source
Online

From Georgia Power's official website, checked on October 16, 2026. Numbers and pages can change: if one does not work, use the contact page on georgiapower.com.

Step by step

  1. Check it is not just you. Our live Georgia Power page shows reports from other people in Georgia in the last 24 hours, and the outage map shows where they are.
  2. Check Georgia Power's official outage map, to see if Georgia Power already knows about a problem near you and when it expects power back.
  3. Report it to Georgia Power:
    • Online: Report an outage
    • App: Georgia Power app
    • Text: Text OUT to 42797 (GAPWR) to report an active power outage. Other commands to the same number: REG to sign up for outage alerts, STAT to check restoration status for your account.
    • Phone: 888-891-0938, report an outage, also for downed lines
  4. Unplug sensitive electronics, keep the fridge and freezer closed, and run a generator outdoors only, far from doors and windows.
  5. Report it on our Georgia Power page too, so people near you can see it is not just them.

Can I get a credit or reimbursement for a Georgia Power power outage?

We did not find a published outage credit or reimbursement program on Georgia Power's website (checked October 16, 2026). If an outage damaged equipment or spoiled food or medicine, ask Georgia Power whether it accepts claims.

When will it be fixed?

Only Georgia Power knows. For outages it knows about, Georgia Power's outage map and app usually show an estimated restoration time, which can change as crews find the cause, and during big storms estimates can take hours to appear. Our live Georgia Power page shows whether people near you are still reporting the outage.

Tell others it is not just them

A report on our page does not reach Georgia Power, but it shows other people nearby what is happening. Reports are anonymous.

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Georgia Power power outage questions

How do I report a Georgia Power power outage?

You can report it online at https://www.georgiapower.com/outage, in the Georgia Power app, by text or by phone on 888-891-0938. Reporting it to Georgia Power is what gets it fixed; reports on isitupordown.com only help other people see it is not just them.

What is the Georgia Power power outage phone number?

Report an outage, also for downed lines: 888-891-0938. These numbers come from Georgia Power's official website, checked on October 16, 2026.

Can I report a Georgia Power power outage by text?

Yes. Text OUT to 42797 (GAPWR) to report an active power outage. Other commands to the same number: REG to sign up for outage alerts, STAT to check restoration status for your account.

Can I get a credit or reimbursement for a Georgia Power power outage?

We did not find a published outage credit or reimbursement program on Georgia Power's website (checked October 16, 2026). If an outage damaged equipment or spoiled food or medicine, ask Georgia Power whether it accepts claims.

How do I check if there is a Georgia Power power outage in my area?

Use Georgia Power's official outage map at https://outagemap.georgiapower.com/. Our live Georgia Power page at https://isitupordown.com/is-georgia-power-down/ shows reports from other people in the last 24 hours and where they are.

When will the Georgia Power power outage be fixed?

Only Georgia Power knows. For outages it knows about, Georgia Power's outage map and app usually show an estimated restoration time, which can change as crews find the cause, and during big storms estimates can take hours to appear. Our live Georgia Power page shows whether people near you are still reporting the outage.

What should I do if I see a downed power line?

Stay at least 30 feet away, keep others and pets away, and treat it as live. If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. Then report it to Georgia Power: 888-891-0938.

Is isitupordown.com part of Georgia Power?

No. isitupordown.com is an independent outage checker and is not affiliated with Georgia Power. We cannot fix outages or see Georgia Power's account systems. The contact details on this page come from Georgia Power's official website, checked on October 16, 2026.

isitupordown.com is independent and is not Georgia Power. We do not run its network or see your account. The contact details on this page come from Georgia Power's official website, checked on October 16, 2026; follow the source links to confirm them.

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