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The Southern Company (SO) generates a steady flow of news through its electric and natural gas subsidiaries, regulatory filings and capital markets activity. As an energy provider serving approximately 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond, its announcements often focus on generation projects, regulatory decisions, financing transactions and community initiatives. Investors and observers following SO news can see how the company’s strategy unfolds across electric utilities, natural gas distribution and related infrastructure businesses.
A significant portion of recent coverage centers on Georgia Power, the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company. News items describe developments in nuclear energy at Plants Hatch and Vogtle, including long-term operation milestones and the role of Vogtle’s four units as a major source of clean energy. Other releases highlight natural gas generation projects such as new combustion turbine units at Plant Yates, as well as integrated resource plans that outline thousands of megawatts of new gas-fired generation, battery energy storage and solar-plus-storage resources.
Regulatory and rate-related news is another key theme. Georgia Power’s agreements with the Georgia Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy Staff, multi-year rate plans and certifications of new resources are detailed in press releases and Form 8-K filings. These items explain how base rates, earnings ranges and large-load customer contributions are structured to manage customer bills while funding substantial capital investments.
Southern Company news also includes capital markets transactions, such as the pricing and issuance of equity units that combine stock purchase contracts with remarketable senior notes. In addition, subsidiaries like Southern Company Gas and Georgia Natural Gas issue releases about community support, energy assistance programs and charitable grants. By following SO news, readers can track developments in nuclear and gas generation, grid and transmission upgrades, regulatory outcomes, financing decisions and community engagement across the Southern Company system.
Nicor Gas (NYSE:SO) will unveil a new Smart Neighborhood Show Home in Aurora in November 2025 at Habitat Green Freedom, developed with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley.
The project will demonstrate how energy efficiency, renewables, natural gas, and smart technologies can deliver affordable, reliable and resilient housing in cold climates. Nicor Gas will partner with NREL and GTI Energy on a two-year research study to evaluate technologies and long-term benefits, working with vendors such as ecobee, GE Appliances, Generac, SPAN and others. Updates and milestones will be posted at ngsmartneighborhoods.com.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and outlines post-storm rebuilding and resiliency work completed through Oct. 6, 2025. The company says it restored 95% of impacted customers within 8 days and mobilized > 20,000 personnel at peak response. With regulator approval, Georgia Power reports > $10 billion invested in smart grid and resiliency over the last decade.
Completed upgrades include self-healing grid devices, BIL hardening projects benefiting > 10,000 customers, > 90 sectionalizing devices in Augusta, reconductored circuits and upgrades at 10 substations across south Georgia. Some projects remain underway to strengthen coastal and inland systems.
Southern Company's (NYSE: SO) subsidiary Southern Linc has completed the Georgia Statewide Communications Interoperability Project, marking a significant advancement in public safety communications. The project integrates multiple radio systems through Southern Linc's CriticalLinc™ LTE network, enabling seamless communication across Georgia's first responders and government agencies.
The initiative expands radio communications by thousands of miles and provides nationwide push-to-talk capabilities. The network serves as the primary communications resource for multiple state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety, Department of Natural Resources, Forestry Commission, Department of Homeland Security, and Emergency Management Agency, along with various local law enforcement departments.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) has filed nearly 2 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), representing the first agreements under newly approved rules and regulations. The company's risk-adjusted forecast projects increased demand of 8,448 megawatts (MW) between winters 2025/2026 and 2030/2031.
The utility is seeking certification for approximately 9,900 MW of new capacity resources through an All-Source Request for Proposals (RFP). The new regulations require large-load customers to meet stricter criteria, including financial commitments and infrastructure readiness, while protecting residential and small business customers from additional costs. This growing customer pipeline supports Georgia Power's three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs).
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) has announced it will release its Q3 2025 earnings report on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. ET on the same day, featuring presentations from CEO Christopher C. Womack and CFO David P. Poroch.
The earnings discussion will be accessible to investors, media, and the public through a live webcast on the company's investor relations website. A replay will remain available for 12 months following the presentation.
Georgia Power (NYSE:SO) commemorates the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which triggered the company's largest restoration operation in its 140-year history. The Category 2 storm caused unprecedented damage across 53 Georgia counties, resulting in 1.5 million customer outages.
The company's response involved 20,000+ personnel from 35+ partner companies, who replaced 11,800+ power poles, 1,500+ miles of power lines, and 5,800+ transformers. Despite the extensive damage, 95% of customers had power restored within 8 days, with 523,000+ restored in the first 48 hours. Georgia Power received the Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery Award for their exceptional restoration efforts.
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Energy Storage System (ESS) resources, targeting 500 MW of storage capacity. The RFP, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission as part of the company's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan, seeks proposals for standalone ESS and ESS with renewable resource capabilities.
The storage systems must have a minimum discharge duration of two hours and be operational by 2031. Ascend Analytics will serve as the independent evaluator administering the RFP process, with a Bidder's Conference scheduled for September 29, 2025. The initiative supports Georgia Power's commitment to delivering clean, reliable energy to its 2.8 million customers across Georgia.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) subsidiary Southern Telecom has partnered with Seimitsu to form SouthernWaves, a strategic alliance focused on delivering fiber-optic network services across the Southeast. The collaboration marks Southern Telecom's expansion from dark fiber to lit services, with Seimitsu managing bandwidth on secure fiber routes.
The newly formed alliance has secured a significant deal with the South Downtown Atlanta project, which involves transforming 56 buildings across 10 continuous blocks into a second Atlanta Tech Village location. The project encompasses one million square feet and will leverage SouthernWaves' high-capacity infrastructure to support various essential services, including data transfer and emergency response coordination.
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission for five new utility-scale solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1,068 megawatts (MW). The facilities will supply the company's Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program.
The approved projects include: a 260 MW facility in Mitchell County (25-year PPA), a 200 MW facility in Coffee County (30-year PPA), a 183 MW facility with 91.5 MW battery storage in Wilkinson County (20-year PPA), a 200 MW facility in Jefferson County (20-year PPA), and a 225 MW facility in Laurens County (20-year PPA).
The company is also pursuing additional renewable resources through the CARES 2025 RFP, targeting up to 2,000 MW of utility-scale solar. Georgia Power's 2025 IRP aims to procure up to 4,000 MW of renewable resources by 2035, expanding its renewable portfolio to approximately 11,000 MW.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has announced a partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) and Georgia Historical Society (GHS) to relaunch the Emmy award-winning educational series "Today in Georgia History." The series, originally launched in 2011, will feature 365 episodes highlighting historical events and figures for each day of the year.
The relaunch coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States and will be broadcast across GPB's network of 9 television stations and 21 radio stations. The initiative includes an interactive website offering educational resources aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence. Georgia Power, through its Foundation, contributed over $10.6 million to education initiatives in 2024, and its Learning Power program has reached more than 1.3 million students.