Georgia Power Disconnections Leave Customers “Boiling Like Crab Legs”

As temperatures climb in Georgia, losing power is more than an inconvenience—it can become a health hazard. Inside a home without air conditioning, the air quickly turns heavy and stifling. For Donica Odell, who has faced repeated disconnections from Georgia Power over the years, the experience is unbearable. “It feels like you’re boiling like crab legs,” she said. Georgia Power, the state’s largest utility, has come under scrutiny as more customers struggle to keep up with rising summer electricity bills. The company’s disconnection policies have left many residents without cooling during the hottest months of the year. For vulnerable households, the financial burden of staying cool is becoming unsustainable, forcing difficult choices between basic needs and comfort.