ATLANTA - Georgia Power announced today that Anthony Oni has joined the company as vice president of Corporate Affairs, where he will oversee communications, media relations, social and digital media, branding, advertising and employee communications.
Oni most recently served as Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners, leading the Elevate Future Fund, an investment strategy exceeding $100 million focused on grid modernization, utility transformation and energy infrastructure in rural and underserved communities, according to a press release statement.
He previously spent nearly 20 years at Southern Company (NYSE:SO), Georgia Power’s parent company, in senior leadership positions at Alabama Power and Southern Company Gas. The $101 billion utility giant has raised its dividend for 24 consecutive years and currently offers a 3.3% yield, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is overvalued at current levels—placing it among companies on the Most Overvalued list. At Southern Company Gas, he served as vice president of Communications, managing corporate communications, brand strategy and stakeholder engagement across multiple states. His responsibilities included media relations, employee and customer communications, digital strategy and executive positioning.
At Alabama Power, Oni held the position of director of Digital Strategy and Communications, focusing on customer experience through digital transformation.
Oni founded Cloverly and Ed Farm, where he serves as chairman. He contributed to establishing the Propel Center, a digital learning hub and business incubator for historically Black colleges and universities sponsored by Southern Company, Apple and The Walt Disney Company.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, completed executive education in disruptive innovation at Harvard University and is a fellow of the Aspen Institute.
Georgia Power serves 2.8 million customers in 155 of Georgia’s 159 counties and operates as the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company. Investors seeking deeper insights can access Southern Company’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for this and 1,400+ other US equities, which transforms complex financial data into clear, actionable intelligence.
In other recent news, Southern Company has reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $1.32, exceeding the consensus estimates of $1.21 by approximately 9%. Additionally, Southern Company surpassed revenue expectations with $8.4 billion, compared to the forecasted $8.22 billion. This performance was largely driven by significant customer growth and a notable 42% increase in data center growth from ramping large-loads. In light of these developments, Mizuho has raised its price target for Southern Co. to $105 from $104, maintaining an Outperform rating. Meanwhile, Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the appointment of Beth Lowry to its board of directors. Lowry is the president and CEO of Holder Construction Company, a firm specializing in various commercial construction projects. These developments highlight the company’s strong financial performance and strategic leadership appointments.
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