Emrich will lead customer and sales organizations at Southern Company's wireless telecommunications subsidiary

ATLANTA, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc announced today that Adam Emrich has been named Vice President of Customer Solutions and Sales, effective August 2 by the Southern Linc Board of Directors. A subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), Southern Linc provides mission critical LTE wireless services to Southern Company subsidiaries including its electric and gas utilities and to public sector customers in Alabama, Georgia and southeast Mississippi.

Expansion of diverse energy mix designed to reliably, economically meet energy needs of a growing Georgia; Projects follow 2022/2025 Integrated Resource Plans and include natural gas turbines, battery energy storage systems, and battery energy storage systems plus solar

ATLANTA, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has requested certification [link to filing] from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) of new resources totaling approximately 9,900-megawatts (MW) to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia. The majority of resources - approximately 8,000 MW - submitted to the Georgia PSC this week were chosen from bids submitted in an "all-source" request for proposals (RFP), the need for which was approved in the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Order. The All-Source RFP was conducted over the last year with the company actively working with Georgia PSC staff and an independent evaluator to evaluate and select the most economical and efficient proposals for dispatchable generation and storage resources, with construction timelines designed to meet projected winter capacity needs for 2029 through 2031, helping keep energy reliable for customers. The request includes power purchase agreements (PPAs) from existing resources, as well as new company-owned natural gas generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and BESS plus solar identified through the competitive RFP process.

Aaron Abramovitz will be Southern Company senior vice president of finance and treasurer

ATLANTA, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Tyler Cook as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Georgia Power, effective July 31, 2025. In her new role, Cook will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting and financial functions.

ATLANTA, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced two key leadership moves in its Accounting, Finance, and Treasury organization. Matt Kim, senior vice president of finance and treasurer of Southern Company, has been named senior vice president, comptroller, and chief accounting officer, and Aaron Abramovitz, executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer of Georgia Power Company, will become senior vice president of finance and treasurer for Southern Company, both effective July 31.

ATLANTA, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company announced today that Hans Brown has been named executive vice president & Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO), effective July 31. Brown will lead Southern Company's technology strategy and digital transformation efforts, leveraging his extensive experience in global technology and innovation. He will play a vital role in how the company continues working to embrace technology, data and analytics, AI, and innovation to best meet customers' changing needs and continue to grow and improve our company.

ATLANTA, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of John M. Turner, Jr. as an independent director, effective Sept. 1, 2025.

"I'm pleased to welcome John to the Southern Company Board of Directors," said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. "As we work to meet the incredible demand we're seeing and build the future of energy, his shared belief in a customer-centric approach, emphasizing affordability, service, and integrity, aligns perfectly with Southern Company's core values. His extensive financial expertise, experience in regulated industries, and profound understanding of our service territories will be instrumental as we address these growth opportunities within the evolving energy landscape. His appointment brings another valuable perspective to the Board."

ATLANTA, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.

Every quarter for 78 consecutive years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.

About Southern CompanySouthern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

ATLANTA, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The final, approved plan will allow the company to continue to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth. The approval by the Georgia PSC follows months of filings, hearings and testimony, and hours of public discussion around the long-term energy plan that was originally submitted by the company in January, and a stipulated agreement reached last week between the company, PSC Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff and multiple intervenors.   

ATLANTA, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that Daniel S. Tucker, currently executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to retire. The company announced that David P. Poroch, currently senior vice president, comptroller and chief accounting officer of Southern Company, will succeed Tucker, effective July 31, 2025. Tucker will transition to a senior advisory role reporting to the CEO until his retirement Oct. 1, 2025. Both Poroch and Tucker will join chairman, president and CEO Chris Womack on the second quarter earnings call scheduled for July 31, 2025.

Company highlights "SPLASH" guidelines and electrical tips for safer summer funCampground reservation system makes booking sites easier

ATLANTA, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer season in full swing, Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility and the largest non-governmental provider of recreation facilities in the state, reminds residents and visitors alike that its lakes and campgrounds are open. The company owns and manages over 100,000 acres of land in Georgia, including lakes and campgrounds. To view a full list of Georgia Power lakes and recreation opportunities, visit georgiapower.com/lakes.