| Cover Page Document | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 20, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 1-6468 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Georgia Power Company |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-0257110 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | GA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 241 Ralph McGill Boulevard, N.E. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30308 |
| City Area Code | 404 |
| Local Phone Number | 506-6526 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series 2017A 5.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2077 |
| Trading Symbol | GPJA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000041091 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
