The Southern Company reports news about an energy provider serving 9 million customers through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, Southern Power, PowerSecure, fiber optics and telecommunications services. Recurring updates cover earnings, dividend actions and operating developments across Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Power and Southern Company Gas.
Company news also includes Georgia Power matters before the Georgia Public Service Commission, including resource planning, capacity procurement, solar resources, transmission and distribution upgrades, grid reliability programs, storm readiness and customer safety communications. PowerSecure updates focus on distributed energy solutions such as utility-scale battery storage, solar generation, backup power and resiliency projects.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) expressed condolences on the passing of Ted Turner on May 6, 2026. Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack remembered Turner as a visionary media pioneer and environmental advocate who partnered with Southern Company on early utility-scale solar projects, including Cimarron Solar, Campo Verde Solar and Morelos del Sol Solar.
The statement highlights Turner's role in advancing Southern Company's first utility-scale solar operations and applauds his legacy in media, conservation and renewable energy collaboration.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) urges customers to prepare for spring and summer storms on May 6, 2026, offering safety tips and tools to stay informed during outages.
Key resources include Outage Alerts, the Outage & Storm Center, an interactive Outage Map, a mobile app, and social media updates.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) reported Q1 2026 net income of $1.4 billion, or $1.21 per share, versus $1.3 billion, or $1.21 per share, in Q1 2025. Net income excluding items was $1.5 billion, or $1.32 per share. Operating revenues were $8.4 billion, up 8.0% year-over-year.
The quarter included a higher accelerated depreciation from repowering adjustment and increased interest expense; management will discuss results on a live webcast at 1 p.m. ET.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission to issue a 2032–2033 All-Source RFP seeking to procure 2,000–6,000 MW of new dispatchable capacity, including thermal, storage, and renewables. The company plans to issue the RFP in Q2 2026 and submit selected projects for certification in mid-2027. Separately, Georgia Power requested certification of ~385 MW of supplemental solar under the CARES 2023 program. The company reports 32 large-load customers committed to ~15,600 MW, with 21 projects under construction, and cites a base-rate freeze enabling a $102 annual residential saving beginning 2029.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share, payable June 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 18, 2026.
The company increased its annualized dividend by to $3.04 per share, marking the 25th consecutive year of dividend increases and continuing a 79-year streak of non-declining quarterly payouts.
PowerSecure (NYSE:SO) will design and deliver a utility‑scale battery and solar system for Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) in Moorcroft, Wyoming. The integrated solution includes a 5 MW battery with 21.6 MWh energy capacity and 1.25 MWdc ground‑mount solar, targeting operations in 2027.
The project aims to strengthen rural grid resiliency, provide backup capacity during outages, improve peak demand management and is expected to reduce PRECorp's annual wholesale power costs by up to $1 million. Construction is expected to take approximately two years.
Georgia Natural Gas (NYSE: SO) is hosting a free electronics recycling event on April 25, 2026 at Lenox Square in Atlanta, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The event marks GNG's 16th Earth Day effort and highlights Greener Life, which has helped offset nearly 1 billion pounds of CO₂e.
Attendees can recycle phones, computers, TVs and more with R2-certified eWaste/ePlanet, learn about enrolling in Greener Life, and enter giveaways including a $1,000 Simon gift card.
U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) announced a partnership to make the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center more accessible and inclusive.
Georgia Power will be Supporting Partner and entitlement partner of the Georgia Power Court, a dedicated indoor court for Futsal and adaptive Power Soccer; the facility will host ADAPTandTHRIVE May 20–24.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) highlights Lineworker Appreciation Month on April 8, 2026, while promoting career pathways amid major grid investment and hiring needs. The company serves 2.8 million customers, won approval for a 10-year IRP calling for >1,000 miles of new transmission, and completed 104 distribution projects in 2025.
Georgia Power plans to hire ~200 lineworkers annually, partners with technical colleges offering ELAC certification, and points to workforce and reliability gains benefiting >504,000 customers to date.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) reported continued progress in its Grid Investment Program, investing $1.3 billion in grid improvements over the past three years and completing 104 distribution projects in 2025, exceeding a target of 88.
In 2025 the company advanced 25 major transmission projects and said reliability improvements have benefited more than 504,000 customers, with areas seeing up to a 50% reduction in outage frequency and duration.