CORNELIA, Ga. — As Northeast Georgia prepares for potential winter weather and possible power outages, Lowe’s in Cornelia has received a large shipment of generators and emergency supplies — and they are moving quickly.
Store officials say customer demand has increased sharply as residents prepare for freezing temperatures and the possibility of extended outages.
District Manager Michael Fowler said Lowe’s has been working aggressively to supply the community.
“We’re shipping as many gas cans, generators, cords, salt — everything we can possibly get our hands on,” Fowler said. “This operation is going to be here for the community.”
Hundreds of Generators Delivered — More on the Way
According to Fowler, the Cornelia location has already received more than 400 generators, with estimates pushing that number closer to 600 units, and additional truckloads are still en route.
“We’ve got dedicated storm trucks coming to this location all day today, tomorrow, and Saturday,” Fowler said. “Generators, extension cords, flashlights, batteries — we’re getting as much as we possibly can.”
Salt and gas cans are also in high demand. Fowler confirmed that a full truckload of gas cans was on the way to the Cornelia store, with more supplies expected to follow.
“Salt came in this morning, and it’s going as fast as we can give it to customers,” he said.
Store Extending Hours, Urging Customers to Prepare Early
Store Manager Jeremy Gattis said Lowe’s Cornelia is adjusting staffing and operations to keep up with the surge and ensure customers can get what they need safely.
Gattis emphasized the importance of preparing before road conditions worsen.
“Don’t wait until the roads are too bad,” Fowler echoed. “If you prepare now, we can get you taken care of nice and safe.”
Lowe’s officials said the store plans to open early and stay open late, depending on conditions, to continue serving the community throughout the weather event.
Community Focus During Weather Event
Both Fowler and Gattis stressed that the focus is on community readiness, not panic buying.
“We’re definitely taking care of the community here in Habersham,” Fowler said. “We will be here, and we will be open.”
Customers are encouraged to check availability early, especially for generators and fuel containers, as inventory is moving quickly despite the large shipments.
Habersham News will continue monitoring supply availability and weather-related preparedness across the county and will share updates as conditions change.
