More than 15,000 Southern Company teammates have been working around the clock for days to prepare for Winter Storm Fern and keep energy flowing for the communities we serve.

Transmission lines are the backbone of a reliable, resilient, and forward-looking energy grid. ⚡️ They carry electricity over long distances to substations, where voltage is lowered for safe distribution to your homes and businesses. 🏡 Want to learn more about transmission lines? Visit 👉 georgiapower.com/reliability

Meet Anniston 👋 one of our amazing compliance specialists at Plant Scherer. She has been in her role for almost a year now, inspired by her family—over six of her relatives work in the utility industry. ⚡ After shadowing an environmental scientist, she knew this was the perfect path for her. In her role, she’s boots on the ground with a strong focus on water. 🌊 From testing water sources and monitoring cooling towers to observing local wildlife, 🐢 Anniston is out there every day helping keep Georgia powered—safely and responsibly. ✅

Big news for Georgia’s energy future ⚡ For 50 years, Plant Hatch has helped power Georgia’s growth—and will be there for decades more to come. 🎊 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission ⚛ has approved a 20-year license renewal—allowing Plant Hatch Unit 1 to operate through 2054 and Unit 2 through 2058. That’s up to 80 years of operation for each unit! “At Georgia Power, our commitment to our customers is to ensure that the reliable, affordable energy they expect is there when they need it. Our nuclear facilities provide reliable energy around the clock at a stable, predictable cost, and are central to how we deliver on this commitment,” said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. “I’m proud of the work that happens every day at Plant Hatch, the dedication of the teams onsite, and that all of our customers benefit from the reliability and efficiency of this power plant. This license extension is great news as our state continues to grow and demand for electricity continues to increase.” And here’s a fun fact: Emission-free nuclear energy from Plants Hatch and Vogtle provided nearly 30 percent of our total energy production last year!

We appreciate your patience as restoration continues across the state. Service has been restored to 98% of customers, and crews continue working around the clock until power is safely restored to everyone still affected.

See the latest updates at outagemap.alabamapower.com.

POWER UPDATE: I spoke with Corey Sweeney at the @alabamapower storm center this afternoon; this is an update on power restoration after yesterday's storms

We know many communities across Alabama are dealing with the effects of last night’s storms. Winds of up to 56 mph caused significant damage to trees and power lines, with roughly 93% of Alabama Power’s service territory experiencing some level of impact. We understand how disruptive it is to be without power, and as crews continue restoration efforts, please stay clear of downed power lines. Follow restoration progress: outagemap.alabamapower.com

It’s official ✅🎉 Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan to lower overall rates, delivering $285 million in annual savings for Georgia Power customers starting this summer. 🤝⚡ Beginning in June, the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 KWH per month will see lower overall rates—saving about $50 per year, or $4.04 per month.💡 Our teams work every day to run our business efficiently and keep reliable and affordable energy flowing to our customers. Learn more by visiting georgiapower.com/news-hub/pr…

Another round of storms is rolling through parts of the state tomorrow. Our crews are tracking the weather and preparing to respond as needed. Remember: heavy rain can bring down trees and power lines — always stay away. Stay prepared and informed at alabamapower.com/storm.

The NYSE welcomes @SouthernCompany in celebration of its 25th consecutive year of dividend increases. $SO nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1vJpPrjPM…

It’s official! 🥳 Thanks to a historic loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to Southern Company, we’re expanding and enhancing our diverse generation mix—and Plant Wansley is a big part of what’s next. A look back 👉 Plant Wansley began commercial operation in 1976 and, for decades, safely and reliably powered homes, businesses, and communities across Georgia. Since we retired our units there 2022, many of our neighbors and friends have asked what’s next? We’re launching Plant Wansley’s next chapter with: ✅ 1,453 MW of new natural gas generation ✅ 500 MW of battery storage Plant Wansley is just one example of broader investments happening across the state. Over the coming years, we are adding more than 10,000 megawatts of new generation to deliver the baseload power, reliability, and resiliency our customers expect—today and in the future. ⚡ The future of energy in Georgia is being built—starting here. ⚙️ @ENERGY @SouthernCompany

Mississippi Power crews are continuing to respond after severe weather impacted our service area overnight. We appreciate your patience as they work quickly and safely to restore your service.

Your safety is important to us as rain and potential thunderstorms approach. Our crews are ready to respond safely and efficiently. We’re preparing for the weather ahead, and you can be ready too by having a plan and keeping safety top of mind.   Stay informed and get the latest updates at alabamapower.com/storm.

Congrats to 2017 Payne Stewart Award recipient Stewart Cink on his first senior major title! 👏 Cink won the Senior PGA Championship, marking his third win of the year on the PGA TOUR Champions. ⛳️🏆 📸: Chris Condon/Getty Images

Congratulations to our very own Jay Johnson from our Prattville crew for being named Lineman of the Year by @EnergyofAL. 👏 Surrounded by organizations dedicated to serving communities statewide, his commitment is reflected on the line and in the community. We salute the linemen serving communities across the state.

EEI Vice Chair and @SouthernCompany Chairman, President, and CEO @chriscwomack joined @Axios Live to share his thoughts on meeting rising energy demand, serving data centers, and protecting residential customers. "When we talk about data centers, we have to make sure that they're paying their fair share. Meaning that the services they receive aren't being paid for by anyone else. ... Everything is in place to make sure we're mitigating every risk and that the cost of that isn't being borne by anyone else."

Congratulations to 2017 Payne Stewart Award recipient @stewartcink for capturing the Hoag Classic on Sunday, his third win in his last five starts on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. 📸: Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images

A look back at last week’s charitable impact announcement and check presentation! 🎥

What a difference 24 hours can make.
Over the weekend, much of Alabama felt like spring. Today, crews worked through freezing temperatures, sleet, rain and everything in between while continuing restoration after last night’s storms.

It’s been a long day across the state, and progress continues as teams worked in some tough conditions and in areas that take extra time to reach safely.
We know outages are frustrating, especially when the weather keeps changing, and we appreciate your patience as crews work to get everyone back on.

Our goal remains to restore service to everyone who can safely take power tonight, and crews will continue working until that work is done.

Outage updates: outagemap.alabamapower.com.

Despite the wild weather, restoration is moving forward. As of 11 a.m., we’ve restored power to about 72% of the 28,000 customers affected across the state, and we’ve brought in more than 500 additional resources to help speed the work. Weather permitting, our goal is to have everyone who can take service restored by midnight tonight.

It’s been a busy night across parts of Alabama after the line of storms moved through, and our teams have been working around the clock to assess damage and restore power where outages occurred. Damage assessment is underway in some of the hardest-hit areas, so we can safely get crews where they’re needed most. As you go through the day, please stay alert and give downed power lines plenty of space. Always assume a line is energized. You can check outages anytime at outagemap.alabamapower.com. Colder temperatures are moving in behind this system, so be sure to plan ahead and take extra precautions to keep your family safe as conditions change.