Southern Co. chief will retire

By Maria Saporta and Margaret Newkirk · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Allen Franklin, CEO of Southern Co., announced his retirement effective July 2003 after 34 years with the utility. David Ratcliffe, president of Georgia Power, will succeed him. Steven Smith of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy criticized Southern Co.'s aggressive opposition to environmental protections and clean air regulations during Franklin's tenure.

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