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) February 13, 2002
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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.)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
23 - Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.
99 - Audited Financial Statements of The Southern
Company as of December 31, 2001.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE SOUTHERN COMPANY
By /s/W. Dean Hudson
W. Dean Hudson
Comptroller
Date: March 5, 2002