Finding an Authorized Payment Location now as easy as texting GPPay to 99123

ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2017

"We continue to introduce products and services that make doing business with Georgia Power simple and convenient," said Louise Scott, vice president of customer service for Georgia Power. "Every day, we know that thousands of our customers need to find time in their very busy schedules to make a payment and this text-to-find tool lets them find a place to pay quickly and easily wherever they may travel throughout Georgia."

To encourage customers to consider making a payment at a Georgia Power APL, the company is also hosting the 2017 Georgia Power APL Sweepstakes*. Simply pay your Georgia Power bill at an APL anytime in 2017 and be entered for a chance to win $100 Walmart gift card each month through the end of the year.

APLs, including retailers such as Kroger, Walmart and Publix, offer secure, immediate posting of customer payments located in every corner of the state. APLs also offer flexible hours including evenings and weekends. In addition to the APL in-person payment option, Georgia Power recently introduced a new service, Georgia Power CheckOut™, a unique barcode placed on the back of Georgia Power bills, which allows customers to pay at more than 50,000 Dollar General, Family Dollar and Speedway stores across the country. To learn more, visit GeorgiaPower.com/WaystoPay.

No purchase necessary to enter. Entry limited to Georgia Power customers in good standing must be 18+ and GA legal resident. Monthly entry periods from 7/1/2017 through 12/31/2017. Full rules available at https://www.georgiapower.com/residential/pdf/Georgia-Power_APL-Sweepstakes-Official-Rules.pdf.

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, 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).