Georgia Power is concerned that the new 20th Century Fox box office movie, "Like Mike" could send a misleading message about the safety of electric power lines. The movie, which was released on July 3, 2002, is geared toward young people and shows the teen star, played by entertainer Bow Wow, climbing a tree, grabbing shoes off an energized electric power line and being struck by lightning. This then gives the star super abilities to play basketball in the NBA.

Movies are produced to entertain and often do not represent or portray real life, but young children tend to emulate what they see. Georgia Power cautions parents and adults about the misleading portrayal of what could happen if someone touches a power line. The reality is power lines are extremely dangerous and should never be touched, because doing so could result in serious injuries.

Georgia Power urges everyone to follow these simple safety guidelines:

 Never throw objects at or over power lines.

 Never climb trees near power lines.

 If an object accidentally becomes entangled in a power line, do not attempt to remove it. Call your local electric utility and ask them to remove the item.

 Never go near downed power lines.

 Do not climb fences around or enter substations.

 Keep fingers and objects away from electrical outlets.

 Assume all lines are "hot" or energized.

 Kites, balloons, model airplanes, and other toys should never be flown near power lines.

To learn more about electrical safety go to the website at http://www.southerncompany.com/safety/home.asp