ATLANTA - This July was one of the hottest on record, with temperatures averaging 2 to 5 degrees above normal, according to the FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team. As a result, Georgia residents were forced to use more energy to cool their homes.

FOX 5 Atlanta has heard from numerous customers in recent months who say they’ve been caught off guard by unexpectedly high bills. Unfortunately, summer isn't quite over. Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s this weekend and many residents will probably receive higher bills than normal again next month.

Electricity prices surge

What we know:

Electricity prices have surged nationwide in recent years, and Georgia has not been spared. While the average U.S. household has seen electric costs climb 13% since 2022, Georgia Power customers are

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