ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia
Power Foundation has announced a $15
million donation to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for their North Druid Hills campus,
which includes a hospital set to open in 2025. Paul Bowers, Georgia Power Chairman, President
and CEO, announced the gift during the 17th annual Hope
and Will Ball, one of the largest fundraising events for the
healthcare system.
"Georgia Power is proud to support Children's Healthcare of
Atlanta's efforts to make a new
hospital and expanded campus a reality for all children in
Georgia," said Paul Bowers, Georgia Power Chairman, President
and CEO. "Our focus has never wavered over the last 135 years and
that is to make our communities better, stronger and safer. This
hospital will be a critical cornerstone in Children's mission of
providing breakthrough pediatric research and best-in-class care
for our children."
Located at Interstate 85 and North Druid Hills, the 70-acre
campus is the largest healthcare project in Georgia's history. The project includes a
pediatric hospital, attached clinic space and more than 20 acres of
greenspace and miles of walking trails and paths for patients and
families. The Center for Advanced Pediatrics, which opened in
July 2018, was the first new
structure completed at the campus.
During the Hope and Will Ball, Bowers was also recognized as the
honoree for his many contributions to Children's Healthcare of
Atlanta through his time on both
the Children's System and the Children's Foundation boards. He
served as Foundation Chair from 2015 to 2018, during which time he
helped grow fundraising for the hospital to an all-time high,
laying critical groundwork for the expansion of the North Druid
Hills campus. Today, he remains a Children's Trustee and serves on
the Board's Governance & Development Committee.
"Paul Bowers has been a tireless
advocate of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta serving as Chairman of our Foundation
Board and as a member of the System Board," said Donna Hyland, CEO of Children's. "His heart for
children and our mission to make kids better today and healthier
tomorrow sets an incredible example for all. We are grateful for
his time, his philanthropic expertise and his compassion. We were
so proud to honor him at the 2020 Hope and Will Ball and we are
humbled by Georgia Power's gift of $15
million, which we know will play an important role in
inspiring future corporate support for our North Druid Hills
project."
To learn more about Georgia Power's commitment to the community,
including the company's annual citizenship report, visit
GeorgiaPower.com/Community.
The Georgia Power Foundation
The Georgia Power
Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the
fourth-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 2.6
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, 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), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
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