ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Georgia
Power on Tuesday joined the Atlanta Police Foundation, the Atlanta Police Department and Mayor
Kasim Reed to celebrate the opening
of Atlanta's new At-Promise Youth
Center on Atlanta's Westside.
Georgia Power donated $500,000 toward
the construction of the new facility as part its commitment to
improving the communities in which it operates, as well as
enhancing education in Georgia.
The new state-of-the-art learning and community facility on
English Avenue offers specialized services, group activities and a
gathering place for area youth and residents. Georgia Power's room
within the center is designated as an arts and sciences space and
features drawing tables, room to do science related projects and
project craft tables. In the coming years, Georgia Power plans to
use the space to host energy efficiency demonstrations, electrical
safety presentations and career talks for youth at the center.
"In a little over six months, this site has been transformed
from unused space into a vibrant center for learning and
opportunity," said Paul Bowers,
chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "Every day, through
company sponsored programs such as Learning Power and strong
partnerships with local leaders and organizations, we're committed
to empowering students with the tools they need to succeed and
making Georgia an even better
place to live and work."
While Georgia Power's room focuses on arts and sciences, it has
not yet been named. The company is inviting the public to visit its
Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower to see images of the
space and vote on four potential names for the room: Innovation
Station, Power Station, Learning Station and S.T.E.A.M. Lab. The winning name will be
announced on August 11.
The Georgia Power Foundation
The Georgia Power
Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the
third-largest corporate giving foundation in Georgia. The
Foundation provides grants to organizations that are enriching
communities across the state and is part of Georgia Power's
corporate and community relations strategy focusing on Improving
Education, Environmental Stewardship, Arts & Culture, and
Health & Human Services.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric 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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