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The board of directors of Southern Company elected President and CEO Allen Franklin as its chairman. Franklin replaces retiring Chairman A.W. “Bill” Dahlberg as the board’s new leader. Prior to the board electing him to the CEO position last month, Franklin had served as president and COO of Southern since 1999. From 1994 to 1999, he was president and CEO of Georgia Power, Southern’s largest subsidiary.

April 3, 2001

Southern Energy to Spin-off in April 2001

In what appears to be a trend toward issuing stock in generationsubsidiaries, Southern Company’s CEO A.W. “Bill” Dahlberg announcedthat he will seek approval from the board of directors tocompletely spin-off the company’s Southern Energy subsidiary.

December 4, 2000

Southern Energy to be Spun in April 2001

In what appears to be a trend toward issuing stock in generationsubsidiaries, Southern Company’s CEO A.W. “Bill” Dahlberg announcedthat he will seek approval from the board of directors tocompletely spin-off the company’s Southern Energy subsidiary.

November 28, 2000