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\n <\/span>, June 9, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, has named Arthur Tripp<\/span> as the vice president of Economic Development. Tripp replaces Walt Farrell<\/span>, who was recently named<\/a>\u00a0president and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas. In his new role, Tripp is responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the economic prosperity of the state, creating sustainable growth opportunities and building on the company’s success as a top utility for economic development \u2013 a recognition that has held for more than 25 years.<\/p>\n

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“At Georgia Power, we’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the state in successful economic development, which has brought new jobs and investment, ultimately making our communities stronger and providing a higher quality of life for Georgia<\/span> families,” said Trey Kilpatrick<\/span>, senior vice president of External Affairs for Georgia Power. “At the center of this process are relationships that are built on trust, and Arthur’s extensive background in economic development and deep knowledge of policy, paired with strong external relationships, are all important assets that will help move Georgia<\/span> forward as the number one state for business.”<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Georgia Power in 2024, Tripp served as the state executive director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia<\/span>, appointed by the Biden administration. He also worked as a senior policy advisor to U.S. Rep. David Scott<\/span>, a senior administrator in the Office of the President at the University of Georgia<\/span> and district director for Georgia’s<\/span> 7th Congressional District.<\/p>\n

Tripp is a native of Warner Robins<\/span> and holds a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Georgia<\/span>. He is a graduate of the 2019 Class of Leadership Georgia and served as a program chair for the 2020 class. He actively contributes to several boards and has previously served on the board for the Athens<\/span> Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

For almost a century, Georgia Power has helped Georgia<\/span> grow and prosper by locating new businesses to the state and providing them with the energy they need. The company’s team of experts offers no-cost consultation and services to the state, site selection consultants, community partners, and businesses. Additionally, Georgia Power’s regional economic development managers live and work in the regions they serve, helping local leaders with strategic growth plans and with existing businesses to ensure long-term success. \u00a0This collaborative approach to economic development has supported over 1,100 projects resulting in more than 214,000 new jobs, and nearly $89 billion<\/span> in new capital investment over the years.<\/p>\n

To read more about Georgia Power Economic Development, visit selectgeorgia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n <\/b>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<\/span> 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 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<\/a>\u00a0and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com\/GeorgiaPower<\/a>), X (X.com\/GeorgiaPower<\/a>) and Instagram (Instagram.com\/ga_power<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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PR Newswire Company builds on longstanding national reputation as a top utility for economic development ATLANTA , June 9, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, has named Arthur Tripp as the vice president of Economic Development. Tripp replaces Walt Farrell, who was recently named\u00a0president and CEO of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas. In his new role, Tripp is responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the economic prosperity of the state, creating sustainable growth opportunities and building on the company’s success as a top utility for economic development \u2013 a recognition that has held for more than 25 years. “At Georgia Power, we’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the state in successful … <\/p>\n

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