ATLANTA, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The finance committee of the board of directors of Georgia Power has declared the regular quarterly dividends on the company's outstanding preferred stock as follows:

Class A Preferred Stock
($25 Capital Value)
6 1/8% - $.3828125

These dividends are for the quarter ending September 30, 2017, payable October 1, 2017, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2017.

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, 21st century 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).

SOURCE Georgia Power