Georgia Power announced on Apr. 8 that it is marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month, joining utilities across the country in recognizing the contributions of lineworkers during a period of significant economic growth in Georgia.
The company says this recognition comes at a time when infrastructure improvements and workforce development are key to supporting Georgia’s expanding economy. Lineworkers play an essential role in maintaining and upgrading the state’s electric grid, ensuring reliable power for millions of customers.
In 2025, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which includes a ten-year transmission plan with more than 1,000 miles of new transmission infrastructure. The company reported that its Grid Investment Program delivered 104 distribution projects last year—exceeding its target—and advanced major upgrades to both transmission lines and substations, improving reliability for over half a million customers statewide.
For more than ten years, utilities nationwide have recognized April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. Since 2014, Georgia Power has participated in this observance. In addition, Senate Resolution 756 formally designates April 13 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day in 2026.
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.”
Georgia Power’s Power Delivery team hires about 700 positions annually across various roles—including plans to hire approximately 200 lineworkers each year going forward. The company offers multi-year apprenticeships for newcomers as well as continuing education opportunities for experienced employees.
The utility works closely with technical colleges throughout Georgia to recruit candidates through Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification programs—some lasting just eight to twelve weeks—with many students able to attend at little or no cost using Hope Grants.
Customers can follow stories from local lineworkers on social media throughout April or visit GeorgiaPower.com/ThankaLineworker for more information.
