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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.
Mississippi Power (NYSE:SO) elected Fredie Carmichael as vice president of Customer Solutions and Corporate Communications, effective March 16, 2026. He will join the company's management council and oversee marketing, energy efficiency, lighting, customer service teams and corporate communications.
Carmichael has more than 26 years of experience, most recently as vice president of Corporate Affairs at Georgia Power; he previously held roles at Southern Company Gas and joined Southern Company in 2013 in marketing at Mississippi Power. He holds a communications degree from Mississippi State and completed executive programs at Southern Miss and Cornell.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) received up to $26.54 billion in loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing to fund a portfolio of grid and generation projects across its Southeast service territory. The loans span about a 30-year term and are expected to deliver an estimated $7 billion in customer savings. Projects include natural gas, nuclear uprates and license extensions, hydropower, battery storage, transmission upgrades and other grid enhancements to serve a combined 4.3 million Alabama and Georgia customers. Financial draws are subject to conditions and may be made through September 15, 2033.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $416 million ($0.38 per share) versus $534 million ($0.49) in Q4 2024. Full-year 2025 net income was $4.34 billion ($3.94 per share) versus $4.40 billion ($4.02) in 2024. Excluding specified items, Q4 adjusted net income was $612 million ($0.55) and full-year adjusted net income was $4.75 billion ($4.30). Fourth-quarter operating revenues rose 10.1% to $7.0 billion; full-year operating revenues rose 10.6% to $29.6 billion. Management highlighted higher utility revenues offset by higher O&M, depreciation and interest.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) filed fuel cost recovery (Docket 56765) and storm cost recovery (Docket 44280) cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission on Feb. 17, 2026.
The company proposes recovering a $912 million storm under-recovery over four years while reducing the fuel portion of bills, which could yield a 1% average retail rate decrease and roughly $1.32/month savings for a 1,000 kWh residential customer beginning in June if approved.
PowerSecure (NYSE:SO) is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to build three microgrids with battery energy storage systems to strengthen grid resilience in Northern New Mexico.
The project adds 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) across Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco, is under construction, and supports extended critical-load operation and public safety power shutoffs.
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, payable March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 17, 2026.
Southern Company has paid a quarterly dividend equal to or greater than the prior quarter for 78 consecutive years, demonstrating a long payout record.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has safely restored power to more than 214,000 customers impacted by Winter Storm Fern, with remaining outages concentrated in hard-hit North Georgia communities such as Clayton and Cornelia. Crews, supported by contract and partner utility teams, worked around the clock and are converging as roads and conditions improve. The company says its diverse generation fleet—nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and renewables—is prepared to meet elevated demand during continued severe cold. Customers are urged to monitor the Outage Map and energy-saving tips at GeorgiaPower.com for updates and bill‑management resources.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) was ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on FORTUNE's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list, recognized for financial soundness, long-term investment value and community commitment.
Key facts: $80 billion in planned investments through 2030, a goal to double current on‑the‑ground investment over five years, and a dividend paid equal to or greater than the prior quarter for 78 consecutive years.
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) and Southern Nuclear mark 50 years of commercial nuclear power in Georgia, highlighting Plant Hatch (first commercial operation Dec 1975) and Plant Vogtle (expanded with Units 3 & 4 completed May 2024).
Key metrics: avg capacity factor 94% (last decade), >1.2 billion MWh net generation since 1975, Plant Vogtle expected to produce more than 30 million MWh annually, and combined plants contribute $85 million+ in annual property taxes. In May 2025 Southern Nuclear filed a formal NRC license renewal application for Hatch Units 1 and 2 to extend operations by 20 years.
Georgia Natural Gas (NYSE:SO) donated $250,000 to the Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) to support Atlanta and communities across Georgia during the 2025/2026 winter heating season.
The grant will fund direct bill-payment assistance, emergency interventions for eligible households, and enrollment support to connect families with available aid. Georgia Natural Gas said the contribution targets vulnerable seniors, veterans and children and continues a partnership with HEAT that spans more than 20 years.
Georgia Natural Gas is part of SouthStar Energy Services, owned by Southern Company (NYSE:SO). For help or to support HEAT, visit heatga.org.