SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 8, 2000
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THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3526 58-0690070
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
270 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (404) 506-5000
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
Reference is made to the press release of Southern Energy, Inc. which
is filed herewith as Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99 - Press Release regarding agreement to acquire
power plants and other assets of Potomac
Electric Power Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
By /s/Tommy Chisholm
Tommy Chisholm
Secretary
Date: June 9, 2000
