Georgia Power has announced new transmission infrastructure projects in South Metro Atlanta, aiming to improve the reliability and resilience of the region’s power grid. The projects will take place in Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard counties and are intended to support the area’s ongoing growth.
The upgrades include advanced high-voltage transmission lines, improved substations, and smart grid technologies. These changes are expected to help maintain a reliable energy supply for customers in the coming decades.
“As Georgia has grown, we’ve been here every step of the way—supporting new businesses and families with the energy they need,” said Melvin Roland, senior vice president of Transmission at Georgia Power. “These new transmission lines and infrastructure upgrades will help strengthen the grid, reduce outages, and build a more resilient energy future for our communities. Additionally, the new transmission lines will optimize electricity flow across the grid, improving efficiency and reliability for customers in South Metro Atlanta.”
Recent investments by Georgia Power in South Metro Atlanta include work on the Ashley Park 500/230 kV substation and related 230 kV lines that extend over 10 miles through Fayette County. This project is expected to be completed by spring 2026.
The company is also starting work on a major new initiative: the Ashley Park – Wansley 500 kV line. This 35-mile line will connect Ashley Park Substation north of Fayetteville to Plant Wansley near Roopville. At Plant Wansley, Georgia Power plans to add battery energy storage systems and natural gas generation capacity. Survey work for this project has begun; clearing and grading are scheduled for early 2027 with construction set for later that year. Completion is targeted for mid-2028.
A dedicated website provides additional details about the Ashley Park – Wansley project.
Georgia Power says its approach to these projects emphasizes flexibility and transparency within affected communities. The company holds community meetings and communicates updates through various channels such as handouts, maps, letters, and postcards sent to landowners and nearby businesses.
“We understand that customers may have concerns about infrastructure near their homes, and we’re committed to listening and responding with care,” added Roland. “Our goal is to minimize disruption and be a trusted partner throughout every phase of these critical projects.”
On July 15, 2025, state regulators approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets out strategies for meeting future energy needs as well as supporting statewide growth over ten years. The plan includes building more than 1,000 miles of new transmission lines designed to improve system efficiency while keeping up with increasing demand.
Further information about these initiatives can be found at georgiapower.com/power.
