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Labor Day weekend is a popular time to spend the final days of summer outdoors with friends and family.

The Georgia Power Department of Community & Economic Development recently launched an initiative called “Grow Georgia” which aims to support the growth of minority-owned businesses across Georgia. 

Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear look to next steps, startup process for the new unit

The Georgia Power Foundation, in partnership with The Georgia Foundation for Public Education, has launched the second round of the Workforce for Georgia Grant Program. The first round of grants were awarded in 2020, with 13 grants awarded totaling nearly $280,000. 3,200 students were reached through the program, with more than 90% being economically disadvantaged. 

Students earned certificates and gained new knowledge of EV infrastructure.

As Georgia Power prepares for an active hurricane season, the company recently hosted Emergency Management Officials from around the state for its 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Summit at Georgia Power headquarters. 

With afternoon high temperatures soaring into the mid-90s this week across the state, Georgia Power is focused on helping customers minimize the impact of the higher temperatures on electric bills and providing simple tips to use around the house.

During the 43^rd annual CEO Awards Luncheon hosted by the Atlanta Business League on May 25, 2022, Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO, Chris Womack, was presented with the Herman J. Russell CEO of the Year Award.

Programs for small businesses, job expansions, investments, and more help to create economic growth opportunities across the state. 

April is Lineman Appreciation Month in Georgia, and across the country, and Georgia Power is inviting customers, neighbors and friends to join us in thanking the thousands of linemen who work around the clock to keep the lights on. 

Company continues support of transformation of Harrisburg-Laney Walker Community

Company outlines transition away from coal, doubling renewable and solar energy generation
New investments in the electric grid, new technologies proposed for continued reliability and resilience
Plan introduces new customer programs focused on solar and distributed energy resources

Company working to complete restoration efforts as quickly as possible 

Company offers tools and outage resources for customers to stay safe, informed

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms—joined by Chairman, President and CEO of Georgia Power Chris Womack, ATLDOT Commissioner Josh Rowan, Councilmembers Andrea Boone and Marci Collier Overstreet and community members—celebrated the launch of the “One Atlanta—Light Up the Night” citywide streetlight project.

Dan Tucker to succeed Evans as CFO of Southern Company; Evans to join Board of Directors

Unit 3 successfully completes Hot Functional Testing as it progresses towards completion

Effort supporting new law and reforms is part of five-year, $75-million commitment

He has been serving as the company's president since November 2020

Company offers flexible and customizable rate plans; energy assistance programs available to help customers in need

Our chairman, president, and CEO Paul Bowers has officially announced his plans to retire and Chris Womack, Southern Company’s executive vice president and president of External Affairs, has been named as his successor.

Company highlights important safety tips and storm resources; encourages customers to be prepared; Company reminds customers to keep a safe distance from line crews working in the field

Maintaining reliable service during COVID-19 pandemic depends on protecting the health and safety of work crews in the field

First large-scale beneficial reuse project in state from stored ash in existing ash ponds

Georgia Power offers important safety tips and storm resources as the spring storm season arrives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. March, April and May are typically the most active months for severe thunderstorms with lightning, hail and tornadoes, though severe weather can happen at any time.

Energy assistance programs, scam avoidance tips, employee safety updates available for customers.

The Georgia Power Foundation has announced a $15 million donation to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for their North Druid Hills campus, which includes a hospital set to open in 2025.