Georgia Power announced on Apr. 8 that it is observing April as Lineworker Appreciation Month, joining utilities nationwide in recognizing the contributions of power crews during a period of significant economic growth and expansion in Georgia.
The company’s observance underscores the essential role lineworkers play in maintaining and expanding Georgia’s electric grid as demand for reliable power increases with new businesses and industries across the state.
In 2025, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which includes a 10-year transmission plan to upgrade more than 1,000 miles of infrastructure. These upgrades are intended to enhance efficiency and resilience while supporting continued growth. The company reported that its Grid Investment Program exceeded targets last year by delivering over 100 distribution projects and advancing major transmission improvements, positively impacting more than half a million customers.
Lineworker Appreciation Month has been observed nationally for over a decade. Since 2014, Georgia Power has participated in this tradition. In addition, Senate Resolution 756 formally designates April 13 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day beginning in 2026 to further honor these workers’ contributions to communities statewide.
Lindsay Hill, senior vice president of human resources at Georgia Power, said: “Georgia continues to be the number one place for new businesses and industry, and that growth is creating real opportunities for high paying, high demand jobs across the state. We are investing in workforce development by expanding our hiring efforts, strengthening our partnerships with technical colleges, and creating clear pathways for students and skilled workers to enter this field. Our lineworkers and the teams who support them are central to this work. They are the backbone of our grid and the future of our workforce, and this month we recognize their expertise, their dedication, and the critical role they play in keeping Georgia powered.”
Each year going forward, Georgia Power plans to hire about 200 new lineworkers out of approximately 700 annual hires within its Power Delivery team. The company offers multi-year apprenticeships for newcomers as well as continuing education programs for experienced employees alongside competitive compensation packages.
To help recruit new talent into these roles, Georgia Power collaborates with technical colleges offering Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification (ELAC) programs—many of which can be completed quickly or at low cost through Hope Grants—across multiple locations statewide.
