ATLANTA, Ga. — Many Georgia Power customers are speaking out after receiving unexpectedly high bills for July 2025, with some reporting charges of more than $1,000. According to WRDW, the utility says the spike is tied to the state’s hottest month since 2016 and the third hottest in 44 years.
Customer Shock Over Soaring Bills
Clayton County resident Khadijah Works said she was stunned when her bill arrived at $1,223, not including a $306 balance from the previous month — bringing her total owed to more than $1,500. Works, who used just over 5,000 kWh in July, said her consumption was not significantly higher than in June, when her bill was roughly $500.
“How am I going to pay it? With inflation, the food, things like that — everything went up,” Works said.
Previously on Georgia Power’s FlatBill program, Works said leaving that plan made the jump in charges even more shocking. She noted that she is careful with her thermostat, often turning it off or raising it to 75–80 degrees when not home.
Company Cites Extreme Heat and Energy Use
In an official statement, Georgia Power emphasized that extreme heat drives up energy consumption as air conditioning and appliances work harder to maintain comfort. “This July was Georgia’s hottest since 2016 and the third hottest in 44 years,” the company said, adding that average temperatures were 2–5 degrees above normal…