Georgia Power retirees from the Chattahoochee Valley area are showing their appreciation to current line workers this month in honor of “Thank a Lineman” Month.

On Thursday, the local Ambassadors chapter – the retiree volunteer arm of the company – surprised the crews at the Gentian Boulevard operating headquarters in Columbus with a breakfast of donuts and orange juice before their day began. Georgia Power retirees Bob Davidson, Lee Hutchens and Melanie Hutches delivered the food and expressed their gratitude to those in attendance for their service.

Share your thanks this Linemen Appreciation Month

During the month of April, Georgia Power and other electric utilities in Georgia are celebrating and thanking utility workers across the state. The daily work done by line workers in Georgia's communities is always recognized, but their work has been especially pronounced over the past year, as many families continue to work and learn at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Utility crews and personnel respond to outages and essential work in all conditions and following severe weather, including the recent spring thunderstorms and tornadoes across the state.

Throughout Georgia Power's 2021 Thank a Lineman initiative, saying "thank you" is quick and easy by signing the digital card at www.GeorgiaPower.com/ThankALineman.

Additionally, Georgians can celebrate and engage through social media by using and following #ThankALineman and visiting Georgia Power's Facebook (www.Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (@GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (@ga_power) pages.