All Brands Owned by Southern Company

What does Southern Company own?
Southern Company owns a portfolio of regulated utility subsidiaries including Georgia Power (electric utility serving 2.7 million customers in Georgia), Alabama Power (electric utility serving 1.5 million customers in Alabama), Mississippi Power (electric utility serving 200,000 customers in Mississippi), Southern Power (wholesale power generation), and Southern Company Gas, which operates Atlanta Gas Light, Nicor Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas. Together, these subsidiaries serve over 9 million customers across multiple states.

Is Southern Company publicly traded?
Yes. Southern Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SO. The company is owned by its shareholders, with no single controlling shareholder. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Corporation.

When was Southern Company founded?
Southern Company was founded in 1945 as a holding company for various utility operations in the southeastern United States. The company has grown through consolidation of regional utility companies and strategic acquisitions over the decades.

How many customers does Southern Company serve?
Southern Company serves over 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. This includes approximately 4.4 million electric customers served by Georgia Power, Alabama Power, and Mississippi Power, and approximately 4.4 million natural gas customers served by Atlanta Gas Light, Nicor Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas.

What are Southern Company's main subsidiaries?
Southern Company's main subsidiaries include Georgia Power, Alabama Power, and Mississippi Power (regulated electric utilities), Southern Power (wholesale power generation), and Southern Company Gas, which operates Atlanta Gas Light, Nicor Gas, and Virginia Natural Gas (natural gas distribution).

Who leads Southern Company?
Christopher C. Womack serves as Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company. He assumed the role in 2023 and is the first African American to lead a major U.S. energy company. Womack previously served as CEO of Southern Company Gas and as executive vice president of Southern Company.