Southern Company Gas

Last month, Jay Sutton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Emeka Igwilo, Chief Data Officer and Vice President, Operations Support and our asset protection team gathered to discuss the importance of locating lines and preventing damages to protect our customers and communities. Calling 811 before you dig is critical. We're proud to partner with Georgia 811 to promote safe digging and a safer future. #SafetyFirst #Call811

The Southern Company Gas Corporate Sustainability team made the most of their annual gathering earlier this year by volunteering to restore an urban oasis for wildlife and native plants at the South Fork Confluence Pollinator Garden near the banks of Peachtree Creek. Led by VP Joanne Mello, the group partnered with South Fork Conservancy in their efforts to conserve the creek, return access to greenspaces by nearby residents and encourage outdoor exercise. It was a great workout in the 104-degree heat, but everyone stayed hydrated and got the job done!

This year, Georgia 811 celebrated 50 years! 🎉 We're proud to work alongside Georgia 811 in our shared mission to promote safe digging to prevent damage to our infrastructure and our communities. Together, we've strived to help keep our communities safe by encouraging homeowners and professionals to always 'Call Before You Dig' -- a simple step to save lives!

Leaders from the American Red Cross joined the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation to share how its $1 million donation to the Community Adaptation Program will help build long-term resilience in Chatham County. Helping prepare communities to recover from natural disasters and achieve stability and economic success is a part of our mission to be a citizen where we serve. Watch the video below to learn about the goals for this gift and how the power of partnership will support those in need. https://lnkd.in/e78eV2E5

Happy #VeteransDay to all those who have served, sacrificed for our freedoms, and protected the American way of life. We appreciate all you have done for this country. We also give a heartfelt thank you to the veterans currently working throughout the Southern Company Gas family—your heroic service is greatly valued every day.

🌱🌳 Today, our Southern Company Gas EverGreen employee volunteers planted trees at the Kathryn Johnston Memorial Park for #Plantlanta2024, an incredible annual event across all 12 Atlanta districts! 💚 Located in Atlanta’s Westside English Avenue neighborhood, our team’s planting site features a playground and greenspace designed to capture stormwater and redirect it to rain gardens. Planting tree canopies in urban underserved areas lowers neighborhood temperatures in the heat of summer, fosters wildlife habitats and reduces carbon emissions and air pollution. From digging and planting to watering and mulching, our crew got their hands dirty and made a positive impact. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up to make Atlanta greener! Here’s to 700 new trees, fresh air and new friends! 🌱

With Veterans Day just around the corner, VetNet, an employee resource group at Southern Company Gas, co-host our annual Veterans Day Program, which featured guest speaker Colonel Jean-Paul Laurenceau, US NG GAARNG, Deputy Chief-CWMD Division (NGB-J39). Colonel Laurenceau shared his professional and personal experiences from his military career, and highlighted the ways Southern Company and Southern Company Gas recognizes, assists, and celebrates veterans. "With the assistance of employee resource groups, Southern Company employees have actively engaged in providing resources like care packages and back packs during back-to-school drives for active military families," Laurenceau said. "This company acknowledges that the families of veterans also serve and sacrifice in their own ways."

We know our dedicated team members may not be the first to come to mind when you think about first responders in our community; but our front line works hard around the clock – responding to urgent and emergency calls and taking swift action to ensure safety. Our teams often work alongside law enforcement officers and firefighters in cases where natural gas infrastructure is compromised, or service has or could be affected by emergency circumstances. As close partners of other first responders in the community, we truly appreciate the commitment and service of all who are the first to respond in times of need. Thank you for all that you do to ensure the safety of our communities! #NationalFirstRespondersDay

United Way and its community partners are fueled by the desire to elevate underserved communities, address basic needs and expand educational opportunities. Together, these centers of hope provide critical programs that address food and energy insecurity, healthcare, education and housing challenges. Their dedication to advancing the health and well-being of our communities is a shared goal that will make our neighborhoods better for generations to come. United in purpose, Southern Company Gas, its foundation and dedicated employees across our service area proudly support these initiatives. Since 2021, our combined efforts have raised more than $3 million for United Way, and this year, we fundraised more than $700,000 through our annual United Way campaign. This funding will help transform the lives of individuals in Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia. Experience for yourself why we support United Way. Watch the full video now: https://lnkd.in/eM_qMm6x #FuelingCommunities

Our Customer Experience team plays a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy. And that’s just the beginning. Our team's volunteerism and philanthropic efforts directly impact the communities we serve. During this year’s Serve Day, Oct. 8, we assembled hundreds of “Blankets of C.A.R.E.” to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to support survivors. Volunteer events were held at all of our Customer Care Centers and headquarters across our footprint. #CareersInEnergyWeek Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRXR5xdi