Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Ga., Southern Company owns electric utilities in several countries, natural gas supply utilities in seven states, a competitive production company serving wholesale customers across America along with a nationally recognized supplier of customized energy solutions, in addition to fiber optics and wireless communications.

The women and men who work at Southern Company understand that we do not simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than a hundred decades ago, our firm played a significant part in the rise and wealth of the South -- and we continue to play a part today through our support of economic growth and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve ought to be better off because we're there.

Our principal business would be to create, move and market energy. These are the"whats" of our enterprise. Nonetheless, it's the"hows" which make us distinct. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high degree of trust among our clients, shareholders and regulators.

Southern Company was appointed by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a leading military company, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, recorded by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network.