Critical incident

Kennesaw State University: Major Power Outage - Kennesaw Campus

Affected: HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Systems, Campus Electrical System

Current status of Kennesaw State University: Operational — live Kennesaw State University status

Timeline

1. Aug 9, 2026, 13:37 UTC
   identified
   Current Known Impact & Details: This morning, Plant Operations was notified of a breaker malfunction at the substation, which resulted in a power outage affecting the following buildings and areas on campus... -Austin Residence Complex, Summit 1 and 2, Bailey Athletic Complex, Mickey Dunn Stadium, Town Point, Gutenberg, KSU Center and Fifth-Third Stadium. The estimated time for power restoration is 1:00 PM. The Plant Operations team is actively coordinating with Georgia Power to expedite the restoration process. Please assess any impact within your area and let us know if you are experiencing additional issues or critical concerns that require immediate attention. At this time, please contact KSU Public Safety at 470-578-6666 for immediate attention. We will provide a follow‑up update as soon as more information becomes available.
2. Aug 9, 2026, 17:06 UTC
   identified
   New Information: The estimated time for power restoration is now expected by 3:00 PM. Power has been restored to Fifth-Third Stadium and the KSU Center; however, all other buildings are still without power. The Plant Operations team is actively coordinating with Georgia Power to expedite the restoration process. Please assess any impact within your area and let us know if you are experiencing additional issues or critical concerns that require immediate attention. At this time, please contact KSU Public Safety at 470-578-6666 for immediate attention. We will provide a follow‑up update as soon as more information becomes available.
3. Aug 9, 2026, 19:00 UTC
   resolved
   Power outage has been restored on the Kennesaw Campus and all systems are now operational. If any other issues arise, please contact Public Safety at 470-578-6666. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Updates as published by Kennesaw State University (original).