ATLANTA, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
today released its third annual Citizenship Report that highlights
some of the ways the company, its employees and retirees give back
to the communities they call home.
This year's report follows the company's philanthropy framework
through the theme "We Help Because It's Home," which showcases how
employees are making a difference in their communities through
Georgia Power's five Community and Corporate Relations focus areas,
including:
- Strengthening health and human services through the
efforts of employees like Crystal
Godfrey of Valdosta who
gave her time to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in
Lowndes County.
- Improving education through mentors like retiree
Jack Dogan in Augusta who partnered with K-12 schools to
assist students with development, career exploration, and
experiences in science, technology, engineering and math.
- Collaborating with civic and community organizations
through grassroots efforts of employees like Sarah Beth Todd in Atlanta that helped engage and support
military and veteran groups across the state.
- Enriching arts and culture for generations of Georgians
through volunteers like Kesha Ward
of Statesboro whose time helped
ensure the arts remain a part of the state's heritage, fostering
critical and creative thinking.
- Protecting the environment through employees like
Jeff Pajor of Cartersville who led efforts in their
hometowns that improved air and water quality, preserved natural
resources and protected endangered species.
Through the years, Georgia Power and its employees and retirees
have poured themselves into enriching the environment and
prosperity of Georgia's
communities, and 2016 was no different. In fact, the
company's total community impact totaled $22
million last year. Georgia Power and the Georgia Power
Foundation, Inc. invested more than $16.6
million in communities and nonprofit organizations across
the state. Additionally, Georgia Power employees and retirees
donated over 150,000 hours in volunteer services – valued at more
than $3.6
million.
"At Georgia Power, we want to be known not only for the service
we provide, but also by what we do to promote growth and prosperity
in our state," said Mike Anderson, senior vice president of
Community & Corporate Relations for Georgia Power. "Being a
good corporate citizen is part of our DNA and will continue to
guide our efforts to bring positive change to our communities."
Since 1883, Georgia Power has remained steadfast in its mission
to improve the same communities it calls home for its customers,
employees, neighbors and friends. When the company's first
president, Preston Arkwright,
referred to the company as "A Citizen Wherever We Serve" in 1927,
he perfectly summed up Georgia Power's commitment to citizenship
that serves as the foundation of the company's culture.
To view the full report outlining Georgia Power's 2016 community
engagement efforts, visit www.georgiapower.com/citizenship.
To stay in touch with Georgia Power's work in the community every
day, follow @GeorgiaPower and #GAPowerfulService on Twitter.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
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 2.5 million customers
in all but four of Georgia's 159
counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and
affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, 21st century 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 consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates
as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more
information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the
company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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