ATLANTA, April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth
year in a row, Georgia Power and other electric utilities
in Georgia are celebrating and thanking utility workers
across the state. The daily work done by linemen
in Georgia's communities is always recognized, but their
work is especially pronounced during today's challenges from the
escalating COVID-19 pandemic across the nation. Utility crews and
personnel continue to respond to outages and essential work in all
conditions and following severe weather, including spring
thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Throughout Georgia Power's 2020 Thank a Lineman initiative,
saying "thank you" is quick and easy by signing the digital card at
www.GeorgiaPower.com/ThankALineman. Additionally, Georgians can
celebrate and engage through social media by using and following
#ThankALineman and visiting Georgia Power's Facebook
(www.Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (@GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (@ga_power) pages.
Line crews work side-by-side with teams across Georgia Power to
ensure that reliable energy is continually supplied to thousands of
homes and businesses. Those teams include Shared Services, Control
Centers, Customer Services, Fleet Services, Forestry and
Right-of-Way, Generation, Substation crews, Network Underground
and more.
"Now more than ever, our teammates are rising above the
challenges we face and showing their dedication to work as safely
as possible to keep the lights on for our 2.6 million customers
across Georgia," said Pedro Cherry, executive vice president of
Customer Service and Operations for Georgia Power. "We are proud to
thank them and show our appreciation for the critical work they do
not only this month, but throughout the year."
To help maintain safe and reliable service during the COVID-19
pandemic, Georgia Power urges customers to keep their distance from
utility crews working in their communities. Whether critical
infrastructure work or emergency repairs due to damage from storms,
trees or vehicles, crews are working hard every day to keep the
lights on while maintaining safety standards and following CDC
guidelines when working in the field. Residents can help by not
approaching crews and keeping a safe social distance of six feet or
more.
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
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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