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) November 27, 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
(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 The Southern Company 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 the target date
for the spin-off of Southern Energy, Inc.
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: November 27, 2000
