Southern Company statement on the passing of Rosalynn Carter

Southern Company today issued the following statement on the passing of former first lady of the United States and Georgia native Rosalynn Carter:

“We join the nation in mourning the passing of an incredibly inspirational figure, Rosalynn Carter. A Georgia native with an unwavering commitment to service, Mrs. Carter dedicated her life to improving the lives of others by advocating for mental health awareness, championing a variety of transformative humanitarian efforts, and creating a more inclusive and supportive society for all. We will continue to honor her legacy by remaining steadfast in our commitment to advancing mental health awareness and improving the well-being of our customers, communities, and employees. May her lifetime of selfless acts inspire us all to be more compassionate, understanding, and relentless in our pursuit of creating a better world. Our thoughts and prayers are with President Carter and the entire Carter family.”