Dahlberg retires as Southern chairman; Franklin named CEO

Allen Franklin was elected chief executive officer of Southern Co. effective March 1, succeeding long-time Chairman A.W. 'Bill' Dahlberg, who announced he will retire as Southern chairman, effective with the spinoff of Mirant Corp. planned for April 2. Dahlberg will continue to serve as Mirant's chairman.

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