ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has joined with the nonprofit organization Voices for Georgia's Children, as well as other notable Georgia businesses, to support the fourth annual Georgia Pre-K Week across the state Oct. 6-10. During the weeklong celebration, Pre-K centers open their doors to elected officials, business and community leaders and invite them to experience firsthand the high-quality education taking place in classrooms every day. Georgia leaders also have the opportunity to tour the centers and read to students.
Georgia Power is also unveiling a new children's book, Savvy and Squander Saving Energy with Emerald and Dr. E, during Georgia Pre-K Week. The book is part of the company's Learning Power program; a statewide education initiative focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and designed to bring energy education to the classroom. The book teaches children the value of using energy efficiently and is the third book created by Georgia Power for use in classrooms. Other books in the series include Power Savers – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander and Joining the Watt Squad – The Adventures of Savvy and Squander. A fourth book is currently under development by the company.
"Reading programs, such as Georgia Pre-K Week, provide the foundation for future academic success," said Paul Bowers, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "We are committed to strengthening academic excellence in the state of Georgia, specifically in the area of STEM education."
Georgia Power's Learning Power program has reached more than 211,000 students since its inception three years ago. Through the program, education coordinators visit Georgia schools to present special hands-on STEM-related lessons that help students understand how energy is made and distributed from generation facilities to their homes. For more information about how the company is working to advance education and build the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow, visit www.georgiapower.com/community. For more information about Voices for Georgia's Children and Georgia Pre-K Week, visit www.georgiavoices.org.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), the premier energy company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.4 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, advanced coal and natural gas, renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind, as well as a variety of energy efficiency programs. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates. 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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