The board of directors of AGL Resources today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid September 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 13, 2010. This marks the 251st consecutive quarterly dividend the company has paid since 1948.

About AGL Resources

AGL Resources , an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves approximately 2.3 million customers in six states. The company also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout North America. As an 85-percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand. The company also owns and operates Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, a high-deliverability natural gas storage facility near the Henry Hub in Louisiana. For more information, visit www.aglresources.com.

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SOURCE: AGL Resources