Thomas A. Fanning

Chris Womack named chairman and CEO of Georgia Power

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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ATLANTA, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power today announced that Chris Womack will assume the roles of chairman and CEO, effective June 1.

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  • ATLANTA, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power today announced that Chris Womack will assume the roles of chairman and CEO, effective June 1.
  • Womack succeeds Georgia Power Chairman and CEO Paul Bowers; whose retirement is also effective June 1.
  • Georgia Power will continue its focus on upgrading transmission and distribution infrastructure across the power grid to decrease the number and length of power outages experienced by customers.
  • "I am supremely confident Chris is the type of extraordinary person to lead Georgia Power," said Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company.

WEC Energy Group's Klappa to present at international GLIO Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.
  • Gale Klappa Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC)
    Tom Fanning Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Co.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

Southern Company recognized as a top company for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc for the fifth consecutive year

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Southern Company was also recognized on multiple specialty lists, including:

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  • Southern Company was also recognized on multiple specialty lists, including:
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    "Southern Company is committed to creating a workplace environment where employees from different backgrounds and perspectives can realize their full potential," saidTom Fanning, President, Chairman and CEO of Southern Company.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries.
  • Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average.

Southern Company Named to FORTUNE's 2020 World's Most Admired Companies List

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine on its 2020 World's Most Admired Companies list, a ranking of the world's most respected and reputable companies, based on asurvey of almost 3,800 executives, directors and analysts.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine on its 2020 World's Most Admired Companies list, a ranking of the world's most respected and reputable companies, based on asurvey of almost 3,800 executives, directors and analysts.
  • "On behalf of the thousands of people making thousands of good decisions every day at Southern Company, we are pleased to receive this distinction from FORTUNE as a leader in our industry and one of the World's Most Admired Companies," said Southern Company chairman, president & CEO Tom Fanning.
  • Southern Company is privileged to provide the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy customers depend on to live, work and play.
  • Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average.

Southern Company’s Chairman, President and CEO Tom Fanning Interviewed by Advisor Access

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Advisor Access spoke with Southern Companys chairman, president and CEO,Tom Fanning, about the companys business model, culture, and plans for future growth.

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  • Advisor Access spoke with Southern Companys chairman, president and CEO,Tom Fanning, about the companys business model, culture, and plans for future growth.
  • Tom Fanning: Southern Company is a leading energy company serving nine million customers through our subsidiaries.
  • Southern Company remains the only company in America, in our industry, that does proprietary, robust research and development.
  • In fact, this year was a milestone year for Southern Companys research and development organization as we celebrated our fiftieth year of leading industry innovation.

Southern Company second-quarter earnings to be released July 31

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Monday, July 8, 2019
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ATLANTA, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2019 by 7 a.m.

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  • ATLANTA, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the second quarter of 2019 by 7 a.m.
  • Chairman, president and CEO Thomas A. Fanning and CFO Andrew W. Evans will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 8 a.m.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries.
  • Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average.

Southern Company releases annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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Friday, May 17, 2019
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ATLANTA, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report as part of an ongoing commitment to discuss environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics in an open and honest way.

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  • ATLANTA, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company (NYSE: SO) today released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report as part of an ongoing commitment to discuss environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics in an open and honest way.
  • "At Southern Company, we have the privilege of providing the clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy that millions depend on to live, work and play," said Tom Fanning, president, chairman and CEO of Southern Company.
  • Beyond sharing ESG progress and milestones achieved, Southern Company's 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report reflects its commitment to transparent, open dialogue that enables stakeholders to more easily understand and monitor its progress.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries.

Southern Company recognized as a top company for diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc for the fourth consecutive year

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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ATLANTA, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Company has been named among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc.

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  • ATLANTA, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Company has been named among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc.
  • Both recognitions were announced at DiversityInc's annual diversity and inclusion awards event held at Cipriani Wall Street on Tuesday, May 7.
  • "Southern Company is committed to creating a workplace environment where employees from different backgrounds and perspectives can realize their full potential," said Tom Fanning, president, chairman and CEO of Southern Company.
  • Visit Southern Company Careers to learn more about how to join the Southern Company team.

Southern Company first-quarter earnings to be released May 1

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Friday, April 5, 2019
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ATLANTA, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the first quarter of 2019 by 7 a.m.

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  • ATLANTA, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the first quarter of 2019 by 7 a.m.
  • Chairman, president and CEO Thomas A. Fanning and CFO Andrew W. Evans will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 8 a.m.
  • Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019.
  • Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average.

Southern Company fourth-quarter earnings to be released February 20

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018 by 7 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company plans to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018 by 7 a.m.
  • Chairman, president and CEO Thomas A. Fanning and CFO Andrew W. Evans will discuss earnings during a conference call for financial analysts at 8 a.m.
  • Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average.
  • Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are creating new products and services for the benefit of customers.