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The first new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle is expected to start generating electricity for customers by the end of next month, Southern Company officials announced at the annual shareholders meeting Wednesday.
Southern Company is the parent of Georgia Power, which is the state’s largest utility and owns a majority stake in the new nuclear project.
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