61. The Southern Company

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The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.

Its retail activities are carried out by Southern Power Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, and Savannah Electric and Power Company.

The company's other activities includes investments in synthetic fuels and leveraged lease projects, telecommunications, energy-related services, and natural gas marketing.

As of December 31, 2005, it served approximately 4 million customers.

The Southern was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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