When Matt Sawhill, incoming Statesboro area manager for Georgia Power, said Tuesday he would expect “a hundred percent” restoration of power to customers in Bulloch County by Friday, he was colloquially expressing confidence, not promising 100 percent. “Our hope is to be at or close to 100 percent by Friday night for those that can receive power, but there are no guarantees because every situation is different,” Sawhill stated in a clarifying email Tuesday night. “That said, our crews are working hard to safely restore power as quickly as possible.
Georgia Power not promising 100% restoration Friday
Manager clarifies projection, praises crews progress