Georgia Power partners with Georgia Public Broadcasting and Georgia Historical Society to relaunch "Today In Georgia History" series

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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.

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• Georgia Power contributed over $10.6 million to education initiatives in 2024
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Educational series aims to engage and educate Georgians on the state's rich history; launching this month

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical Society (GHS) and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to refresh and relaunch the Emmy award-winning series "Today in Georgia History." Originally introduced in 2011, the 365 episodes are set to return to GPB in August 2025 highlight a person or historical event associated with each day of the year. This relaunch aligns with the start of the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States. "Today in Georgia History" will be available across GPB's statewide network, reaching nine television stations and 21 radio stations. Read more about the schedule here.

In 1927, Georgia Power President Preston Arkwright coined the phrase, "A Citizen Wherever We Serve." Since then, the company, through the Georgia Power Foundation, has supported educational initiatives to enhance student resources across Georgia.

"Our partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Historical Society to relaunch 'Today in Georgia History' reflects Georgia Power's unwavering commitment to community engagement and empowering our youth in the classroom," said Audrey King, senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility at Georgia Power. "By revitalizing this series, we hope to inspire lifelong learning and support workforce development across Georgia, equipping future generations with the knowledge and skills to thrive in our state."

"We believe the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country's founding is the perfect time to reintroduce Georgians to this timeless classic that covers many aspects of our state's fascinating history," said Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society. "It's a timely way to experience and remember our shared history, which binds us together."

GHS and GPB have developed the "Today in Georgia History" interactive website as a comprehensive resource for educators, students, and families statewide. The site offers audio and video streaming, transcripts, teacher tips, curriculum guides, writing prompts, review questions, classroom exercises, research topics, and primary-source materials. These resources align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. View the website at todayingeorgiahistory.org

Georgia Power's Commitment to Education
Georgia Power is committed to empowering education at all levels, with more than $10.6 million contributed to education-related initiatives in 2024 alone.  In addition to supporting educational organizations around the state, Georgia Power's longstanding in-classroom program, Learning Power, electrifies classrooms with fun activities, games, and experiments, bringing the world of energy to life for teachers, students, and parents. Through both in-class and virtual lesson formats, education coordinators deliver hands-on, STEM-based energy and energy efficiency lessons tailored for all grade levels, from Pre-K through high school. As the program approaches its 15th anniversary, it proudly surpasses the milestone of serving over 1.3 million students.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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FAQ

What is Georgia Power's (NYSE: SO) new educational partnership about?

Georgia Power is partnering with Georgia Public Broadcasting and Georgia Historical Society to relaunch the Emmy award-winning 'Today in Georgia History' series, featuring 365 episodes about historical events and figures.

How much did Georgia Power invest in education initiatives in 2024?

Georgia Power contributed over $10.6 million to education-related initiatives in 2024.

How many students has Georgia Power's Learning Power program reached?

The Learning Power program has served over 1.3 million students as it approaches its 15th anniversary.

Where can educators access the Today in Georgia History resources?

Educators can access the interactive website at todayingeorgiahistory.org, which includes audio and video streaming, curriculum guides, and teaching materials aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence.