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The Philanthropic Arm of Sandals^® and Beaches^® Resorts Teams Up with Toy Industry Leaders to Spread Smiles Across Nine Caribbean Islands

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, the simple joy of opening a new toy is reaching tens of thousands of children across the Caribbean through an annual toy drive led by the Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. With the support of toy industry leaders Spin Master, Jazwares, and The Toy Foundation™, 45,000 toys will be delivered, marking the Foundation’s largest toy drive to date.

“The holidays are about hope, the kind that reassures every child that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved, and we’re incredibly grateful to all the partners and volunteers who have been part of this legacy of giving over the years,” said Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation.

For more than a decade, the Sandals Foundation’s annual toy drive has brought holiday cheer to children across the region, delivering more than 170,000 toys to date. The initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to uplifting Caribbean communities through education, youth development, environmental programs, and cultural preservation. It remains one of the Foundation’s most cherished traditions — one that strengthens families, brings communities together, and reminds children that their dreams matter.

Guided by the belief that every child deserves moments of wonder and imagination, toys are being delivered across all nine islands where Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts operate: Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Grenada, Barbados, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Spreading More Joy, Together

A wide assortment of toys, from Rubik’s Cubes and Kinetic Sand kits to puzzles, games, and plushies designed to spark creativity and emotional connection, were donated by Spin Master’s Toy Movement, an initiative committed to bringing inspiration, imagination, and joy to children everywhere, no matter their circumstances. The Toy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association™, which represents more than 900 toy companies, contributed plushies, building blocks, LEGOs, dinosaur figurines, and more. Jazwares Cares, the philanthropic arm of global toy company Jazwares – whose mission is to support children’s health, well-being, and educational development through play – donated 10,000 huggable, loveable Squishmallows plush toys, offering comfort and cheer to children of all ages this holiday season.

More Than a Toy Drive: A Legacy of Community Empowerment

This year’s initiative brings 18,000 toys to Jamaica alone. Capping off a week of giving, yesterday the Sandals Foundation and team members from Sandals South Coast brought together more than 400 children in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, a community still recovering from Hurricane Melissa, for a festive day of music, crafts, storytelling, and treats, complete with appearances by Santa, and a lively crew of Sandals “elves.”

In partnership with Sesame Workshop, the celebration also incorporated playful psychosocial activities featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, helping children explore emotions and build coping skills following the storm. The event concluded with the distribution of toys, ensuring the magic of the season reaches families when it is needed most.

About The Sandals Foundation:
The Sandals Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, a CTA registered charity in Canada and registered charity – Charity Commission England & Wales that was created to continue and expand upon the philanthropic work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken. It is the culmination of over four decades of dedication to playing a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where the resorts operate across the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred percent of the monies contributed to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community. To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Jazwares
Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Disney™, and BumBumz™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. is a leading global children’s entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol^®, Melissa & Doug^®, Bakugan^® and Rubik’s^® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca^® and Piknik™, Spin Master engages close to 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

About The Toy Foundation
The Toy Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) children’s charity and philanthropic arm of The Toy Association. The uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry for the benefit of all children in need, The Toy Foundation is dedicated to creating a world where every child experiences the comfort, joy, and extraordinary benefits of play. The Toy Foundation works towards this vision through two program areas, Toy Chest, a toy distribution initiative, and Play Fund, a grant distribution initiative. By working together, The Toy Foundation has delivered the power of play to 36 million children in need worldwide. To learn more and support The Toy Foundation, visit toyfoundation.org.

Media Contact:
mediarelations@uvi.sandals.com

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The Philanthropic Arm of Sandals^® and Beaches^® Resorts Teams Up with Toy Industry Leaders to Spread Smiles Across Nine Caribbean Islands

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, the simple joy of opening a new toy is reaching tens of thousands of children across the Caribbean through an annual toy drive led by the Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. With the support of toy industry leaders Spin Master, Jazwares, and The Toy Foundation™, 45,000 toys will be delivered, marking the Foundation’s largest toy drive to date.

“The holidays are about hope, the kind that reassures every child that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved, and we’re incredibly grateful to all the partners and volunteers who have been part of this legacy of giving over the years,” said Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation.

For more than a decade, the Sandals Foundation’s annual toy drive has brought holiday cheer to children across the region, delivering more than 170,000 toys to date. The initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to uplifting Caribbean communities through education, youth development, environmental programs, and cultural preservation. It remains one of the Foundation’s most cherished traditions — one that strengthens families, brings communities together, and reminds children that their dreams matter.

Guided by the belief that every child deserves moments of wonder and imagination, toys are being delivered across all nine islands where Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts operate: Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Grenada, Barbados, Curaçao, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Spreading More Joy, Together

A wide assortment of toys, from Rubik’s Cubes and Kinetic Sand kits to puzzles, games, and plushies designed to spark creativity and emotional connection, were donated by Spin Master’s Toy Movement, an initiative committed to bringing inspiration, imagination, and joy to children everywhere, no matter their circumstances. The Toy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Toy Association™, which represents more than 900 toy companies, contributed plushies, building blocks, LEGOs, dinosaur figurines, and more. Jazwares Cares, the philanthropic arm of global toy company Jazwares – whose mission is to support children’s health, well-being, and educational development through play – donated 10,000 huggable, loveable Squishmallows plush toys, offering comfort and cheer to children of all ages this holiday season.

More Than a Toy Drive: A Legacy of Community Empowerment

This year’s initiative brings 18,000 toys to Jamaica alone. Capping off a week of giving, yesterday the Sandals Foundation and team members from Sandals South Coast brought together more than 400 children in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, a community still recovering from Hurricane Melissa, for a festive day of music, crafts, storytelling, and treats, complete with appearances by Santa, and a lively crew of Sandals “elves.”

In partnership with Sesame Workshop, the celebration also incorporated playful psychosocial activities featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, helping children explore emotions and build coping skills following the storm. The event concluded with the distribution of toys, ensuring the magic of the season reaches families when it is needed most.

About The Sandals Foundation:
The Sandals Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, a CTA registered charity in Canada and registered charity – Charity Commission England & Wales that was created to continue and expand upon the philanthropic work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken. It is the culmination of over four decades of dedication to playing a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where the resorts operate across the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred percent of the monies contributed to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community. To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Jazwares
Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Disney™, and BumBumz™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. is a leading global children’s entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol^®, Melissa & Doug^®, Bakugan^® and Rubik’s^® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca^® and Piknik™, Spin Master engages close to 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

About The Toy Foundation
The Toy Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) children’s charity and philanthropic arm of The Toy Association. The uniting force for the collective philanthropy of the toy industry for the benefit of all children in need, The Toy Foundation is dedicated to creating a world where every child experiences the comfort, joy, and extraordinary benefits of play. The Toy Foundation works towards this vision through two program areas, Toy Chest, a toy distribution initiative, and Play Fund, a grant distribution initiative. By working together, The Toy Foundation has delivered the power of play to 36 million children in need worldwide. To learn more and support The Toy Foundation, visit toyfoundation.org.

Media Contact:
mediarelations@uvi.sandals.com

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Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

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 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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SOURCE Georgia Power

Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

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 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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SOURCE Georgia Power

Plan will deliver estimated savings of approximately $102 per year for the typical residential customer; Growth continues to create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of positive economic impact expected across Georgia

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power announced today that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan which will allow the company to proceed with procuring approximately 9,900 megawatts (MW) of diverse, cost-effective generation resources to serve the energy needs of a growing state. The plan follows a stipulated agreement the company recently reached with the Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff, where Georgia Power agreed that it will file its next base rate case in 2028 in a manner that will ensure incremental revenue from large-load customers will provide benefits of at least $556 million per year, equivalent to $8.50 per month (or approximately $102 per year) for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month. These significant savings for Georgia Power customers reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering affordable energy for customers in the face of projected extraordinary growth, and follows the current freeze on the company’s base rates announced earlier this year.

Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power, highlighted the benefits of the agreement when it was reached with PIA Staff, saying, “We know every dollar counts. This plan means more money stays in your pocket while we power Georgia’s future. Unlike any other market in the country, we’re doing things differently here in Georgia to capture and serve this projected unprecedented growth. Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians.”

The plan approved today follows months of review and discussion of Georgia Power’s original filing in July, which requested the certification of more than 3,600 MW of new combined cycle natural gas generation; more than 3,000 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS); 350 MW of BESS plus solar; and more than 2,800 MW of power purchase agreements. These resources will serve and benefit all Georgia Power customers as part of a diverse generation mix, and construction projects are expected to positively impact communities across the state.

Georgia continues to experience extraordinary growth, with record-breaking investment in the state of more than $26 billion and more than 23,000 new private sector jobs expected from economic development activities in the last fiscal year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to meet the projected demand for electricity, as growth drives new jobs and tax revenue for cities and counties across the state.

“Growth is good for Georgia and for communities of all sizes. The decision by the Georgia PSC today will help keep our state competitive by demonstrating that we are ready to meet the energy demands of new businesses for years to come,” added Greene. “We appreciate the work of the PSC, and all those who participated in this important process.”

Large-Load Growth Continues

Georgia Power will continue to file quarterly large-load reports with the Georgia PSC providing regular updates on forecasted growth and electrical demand. The company’s latest report in November highlights that large-load growth continues to materialize with thousands of megawatts of new electrical load projected in the coming years and construction underway or pending for nearly 30 large-load projects across the state. This growing pipeline of high-demand customers is a key factor enabling the company’s current three-year base rate freeze (excluding storm costs), helping to spread fixed costs across a broader customer base and protect residential and small business customers from paying more to serve large-load customers.

Following the Georgia PSC’s approval of updates to rules and regulations for the company in January, potential large-load customers must now meet more stringent criteria — including providing greater financial commitments and demonstrating infrastructure readiness — to remain in the company’s long-term development pipeline. These enhanced requirements help ensure that only the most credible and viable projects are included in Georgia Power’s risk-adjusted load forecast. The company has filed more than 3 gigawatts of new customer contracts with the Georgia PSC this year – agreements that were reached under the newly approved rules and regulations, which are designed to provide Georgia Power with the flexibility to sustainably serve large-load customers while safeguarding residential and small business customers from additional costs. Additional commitments are currently under evaluation by the company.

To learn more about how Georgia Power is keeping energy reliable and affordable for millions of Georgia homes and businesses, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com.

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 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning projected demand growth and expected benefits from the approval of the stipulated agreement. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized.  The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations, including rate actions relating to return on equity, equity ratios, additional generating capacity and transmission facilities and fuel and other cost recovery mechanisms; the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, including tax, environmental and other laws and regulations to which Georgia Power is subject, as well as changes in application of existing laws, regulations and guidance; the extent and timing of costs and legal requirements related to coal combustion residuals; current and future litigation or regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the effects, extent and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Georgia Power operates, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction and operation of facilities or other projects; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to past, ongoing and proposed construction projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; investment performance of the employee and retiree benefit plans and nuclear decommissioning trust funds; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy and battery energy storage technologies and negative carbon concepts; the ability to successfully operate Georgia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities and the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; the inherent risks involved in operating nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power’s business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; global and U.S. economic conditions, including impacts from geopolitical conflicts, recession, inflation, changes in trade policies (including tariffs and other trade measures) of the United States and other countries, interest rate fluctuations and financial market conditions and the results of financing efforts; access to capital markets and other financing sources; changes in Georgia Power’s credit ratings; the ability of Georgia Power to obtain additional generating capacity (or sell excess generating capacity) at competitive prices; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power’s business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating resources; and the effect of accounting pronouncements issued periodically by standard-setting bodies. Georgia Power expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.

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The first-of-its-kind TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill system engineered by veteran California pest-control operators and proven effective on both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels.

SONOMA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Automatic Trap Company, a U.S.-based innovator in humane, non-toxic, and high-performance pest-control solutions, today announced that its TerraTrap™ GS Ground Squirrel Trap has been selected as one of this year’s Top-10 New Products at World Ag Expo®, the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition.

World Ag Expo® will be held February 10–12, 2026, in Tulare, California, where Top-10 New Product winners are highlighted throughout the show and recognized by industry professionals from around the globe. The competition recognizes breakthrough innovations that deliver measurable value to growers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals.

The TerraTrap GS was selected for its unique combination of humane dispatch, operational efficiency, and environmentally responsible design, addressing one of agriculture’s most persistent pest challenges.

“Being named a Top-10 New Product at World Ag Expo is a powerful validation of the work our team has put into solving a real problem for farmers and land managers,” said Blair Calder, President of Automatic Trap Company. “Ground squirrels cause millions of dollars in crop damage every year, and producers have been asking for a solution that is effective, humane, and does not rely on poisons. TerraTrap GS delivers on all three. This recognition reinforces our belief that agriculture does not have to choose between productivity and environmental responsibility. With TerraTrap GS, we are giving growers a highly effective solution that aligns with modern stewardship standards.”

Engineered by veteran California pest-control operators, the TerraTrap GS is a humane, non-toxic, multi-kill system proven effective against both California Ground Squirrels and Richardson Ground Squirrels. The system is designed to mimic the look and feel of a natural rock, encouraging cautious, highly visual ground squirrels to approach and tunnel into the device—dramatically improving engagement and strike rates compared to exposed or artificial traps.

At the core of the TerraTrap GS is a CO₂-powered, self-resetting kill unit capable of delivering up to 18 instant, humane kills per cartridge. After each strike, the system automatically resets and releases the animal, allowing local scavengers to remove it naturally—significantly reducing labor and maintenance requirements over time.

The TerraTrap GS also offers multiple operational advantages, including non-toxic pest control with no secondary poisoning risk, instant humane dispatch, multi-kill efficiency, low maintenance through scavenger removal, and flexible lure options such as in-shell peanuts, wildlife feed, nuts, or seeds.

Visit https://www.automatictrap.com/ for more information or to purchase the TerraTrap™ GS Ground Squirrel Trap.

About World Ag Expo®
World Ag Expo® is the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition, featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors and welcoming tens of thousands of attendees from over 70 countries. The event showcases the latest innovations in agriculture, technology, and equipment. Visit https://www.worldagexpo.com/ to learn more.

About Automatic Trap Company
Established in 2016, Automatic Trap Company’s vision is to eliminate the preventable suffering of rodents – and we feel we are one step closer with every trap we ship. Sadly, the three most common ways to kill rodents – glue traps, snap traps, and poison – are incredibly cruel. Glue traps are an inhumane and unnecessary way to end a rodent’s life. Snap traps often fail to kill quickly, and they only work on either rats or mice. Poison results in a slow, painful death and exposes other wildlife, such as predator birds, to the same harm. At Automatic Trap, we are breaking the cycle of inhumane and harmful rodent control. We offer pragmatic solutions that eliminate rodents in the most humane and efficient way possible. Visit https://www.automatictrap.com to learn more.

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RHP Properties’ Farmington Hills corporate office continued its long-standing tradition of giving with its annual holiday donation to the Farmington Area Goodfellows, marking the 22nd year of support to a vital organization serving children, families, seniors and developmentally challenged adults in need.

Employees from RHP Properties donated $4,015 which was matched by the company for a total donation of $8,030 this year. Altogether, the company has donated a total of $38,037 since beginning its charitable efforts, in addition to providing much-needed food and toys for those in the community.

“The Farmington Area Goodfellows do remarkable work and we’re honored to support their mission again this year,” said Ross Partrich, CEO of RHP Properties. “It’s a tradition our team looks forward to each year and our employees continue to show extraordinary generosity and heart, coming together to help ensure local children, families, and seniors feel cared for during the holiday season.”

“RHP Properties has grown into our largest single supporter and we are deeply grateful for their continued commitment to our organization,” said Richard Lerner, Farmington Area Goodfellows Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Their support over the years has helped us reach countless residents across our community and this year’s contribution comes at a time when the demand for assistance continues to grow and is greater than ever.”

Farmington Area Goodfellows is a volunteer-run charity that has been assisting vulnerable individuals for over 80 years, supporting an average of 400-500 people and families each holiday season. This year, the organization anticipates a significant need for donations and depends on the generosity of residents and businesses to meet its goals. Every dollar donated goes directly to the program which is supported by a team of over 200 volunteers. 

The Farmington Area Goodfellows’ donations will be delivered on Saturday, December 20. For more information or to help, visit https://goodfellows.info 

About RHP Properties
Founded in 1988, RHP Properties (RHP) has professionally managed manufactured home communities for over 30 years guided by a philosophy of putting residents first and providing attainable, well-maintained communities residents love to call home. RHP is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is the nation’s largest privately held owner and operator of manufactured home communities. For more information visit www.rhp.com.

About Farmington Area Goodfellows 
Founded in 1939, Farmington Area Goodfellows is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit public charity serving at-risk children, families and seniors in Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Goodfellows strive to end food insecurity and believe no one should ever have to go to bed hungry, and no child or senior should go without a Christmas. For more information visit www.goodfellows.info.

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RHP Properties’ Farmington Hills corporate office continued its long-standing tradition of giving with its annual holiday donation to the Farmington Area Goodfellows, marking the 22nd year of support to a vital organization serving children, families, seniors and developmentally challenged adults in need.

Employees from RHP Properties donated $4,015 which was matched by the company for a total donation of $8,030 this year. Altogether, the company has donated a total of $38,037 since beginning its charitable efforts, in addition to providing much-needed food and toys for those in the community.

“The Farmington Area Goodfellows do remarkable work and we’re honored to support their mission again this year,” said Ross Partrich, CEO of RHP Properties. “It’s a tradition our team looks forward to each year and our employees continue to show extraordinary generosity and heart, coming together to help ensure local children, families, and seniors feel cared for during the holiday season.”

“RHP Properties has grown into our largest single supporter and we are deeply grateful for their continued commitment to our organization,” said Richard Lerner, Farmington Area Goodfellows Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Their support over the years has helped us reach countless residents across our community and this year’s contribution comes at a time when the demand for assistance continues to grow and is greater than ever.”

Farmington Area Goodfellows is a volunteer-run charity that has been assisting vulnerable individuals for over 80 years, supporting an average of 400-500 people and families each holiday season. This year, the organization anticipates a significant need for donations and depends on the generosity of residents and businesses to meet its goals. Every dollar donated goes directly to the program which is supported by a team of over 200 volunteers. 

The Farmington Area Goodfellows’ donations will be delivered on Saturday, December 20. For more information or to help, visit https://goodfellows.info 

About RHP Properties
Founded in 1988, RHP Properties (RHP) has professionally managed manufactured home communities for over 30 years guided by a philosophy of putting residents first and providing attainable, well-maintained communities residents love to call home. RHP is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan and is the nation’s largest privately held owner and operator of manufactured home communities. For more information visit www.rhp.com.

About Farmington Area Goodfellows 
Founded in 1939, Farmington Area Goodfellows is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit public charity serving at-risk children, families and seniors in Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Goodfellows strive to end food insecurity and believe no one should ever have to go to bed hungry, and no child or senior should go without a Christmas. For more information visit www.goodfellows.info.

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LONDON, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This week at London’s Royal Society, board members of the world-leading science and music festival STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of Jane Goodall’s family and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce STARMUS VIII and the launch of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal.

The medal will be awarded for the first time at STARMUS VIII, to be hosted in Tenerife and La Palma in 2026.

The announcement took place exactly ten years after STARMUS and Professor Stephen Hawking stood together at the Royal Society to launch the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, marking a decade of STARMUS’s commitment to uniting science, art, and humanity.

STARMUS Director and Co-Founder Garik Israelian said:
“Ten years ago, Stephen Hawking joined us to launch a medal that inspired millions to look to the stars. Today, with the blessing of Jane Goodall and her family, we launch a medal that calls us to protect the Earth. STARMUS VIII will unite these two visions — the cosmic and the planetary — in a festival dedicated to the search for truth.”

Stephen Hawking once said of STARMUS:
“In a world beset by so many terrible problems, STARMUS offers a ray of hope… a unique debating chamber for the future of the human race.”

In 2026, STARMUS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal, honoring a decade of scientists, creators, musicians, filmmakers, and communicators who have carried forward Hawking’s vision—encouraging humanity to question deeply and embrace the power of science.

At the same time, the festival will award the inaugural STARMUS Jane Goodall Earth Medal, a global honor recognizing voices who protect the planet, defend biodiversity, and redefine humanity’s relationship with nature. Approved and blessed by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and her family, the medal extends the STARMUS mission into environmental and humanitarian action.

Jane Goodall held a cherished role within STARMUS as an Advisory Board Member, Hawking Medal laureate, keynote speaker, and a source of inspiration—particularly for the people of La Palma following the volcanic eruption. In private conversations with Israelian and Mary Lewis, she gave her blessing for an environmental and humanitarian medal to bear her name.

Merlin Van-Lawick, Jane Goodall’s grandson, said:
“We are deeply grateful that STARMUS chose to honor my grandmother in this way. We fully support this initiative, and Jane has given it her blessing.”

STARMUS Co-Founder Sir Brian May added:
“Jane Goodall and Stephen Hawking changed how we see the world — one by looking to the stars, the other by reminding us to protect life on Earth. Bringing their legacies together is profoundly necessary for our time.”

www.starmus.com

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LONDON, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This week at London’s Royal Society, board members of the world-leading science and music festival STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of Jane Goodall’s family and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce STARMUS VIII and the launch of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal.

The medal will be awarded for the first time at STARMUS VIII, to be hosted in Tenerife and La Palma in 2026.

The announcement took place exactly ten years after STARMUS and Professor Stephen Hawking stood together at the Royal Society to launch the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, marking a decade of STARMUS’s commitment to uniting science, art, and humanity.

STARMUS Director and Co-Founder Garik Israelian said:
“Ten years ago, Stephen Hawking joined us to launch a medal that inspired millions to look to the stars. Today, with the blessing of Jane Goodall and her family, we launch a medal that calls us to protect the Earth. STARMUS VIII will unite these two visions — the cosmic and the planetary — in a festival dedicated to the search for truth.”

Stephen Hawking once said of STARMUS:
“In a world beset by so many terrible problems, STARMUS offers a ray of hope… a unique debating chamber for the future of the human race.”

In 2026, STARMUS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal, honoring a decade of scientists, creators, musicians, filmmakers, and communicators who have carried forward Hawking’s vision—encouraging humanity to question deeply and embrace the power of science.

At the same time, the festival will award the inaugural STARMUS Jane Goodall Earth Medal, a global honor recognizing voices who protect the planet, defend biodiversity, and redefine humanity’s relationship with nature. Approved and blessed by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and her family, the medal extends the STARMUS mission into environmental and humanitarian action.

Jane Goodall held a cherished role within STARMUS as an Advisory Board Member, Hawking Medal laureate, keynote speaker, and a source of inspiration—particularly for the people of La Palma following the volcanic eruption. In private conversations with Israelian and Mary Lewis, she gave her blessing for an environmental and humanitarian medal to bear her name.

Merlin Van-Lawick, Jane Goodall’s grandson, said:
“We are deeply grateful that STARMUS chose to honor my grandmother in this way. We fully support this initiative, and Jane has given it her blessing.”

STARMUS Co-Founder Sir Brian May added:
“Jane Goodall and Stephen Hawking changed how we see the world — one by looking to the stars, the other by reminding us to protect life on Earth. Bringing their legacies together is profoundly necessary for our time.”

www.starmus.com

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