However, Georgia Power's outlook was shifted to stable from positive, with its A3 Issuer and senior unsecured ratings affirmed. In another strategic move, Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has formed an alliance with Seimitsu to create SouthernWaves, a fiber-optic network service. This partnership aims to enhance service offerings across the Southeast by combining Southern Telecom's infrastructure with Seimitsu's network management. Additionally, Georgia Power has filed contracts for nearly 2 gigawatts of new customer demand, marking the first agreements under new rules by the Georgia Public Service Commission. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.