Gas South Named "Top Workplace In Atlanta" For Third Consecutive Year

ATLANTA, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas South has been acknowledged as one of the Top Workplaces in Atlanta for the third consecutive year. The leading natural gas provider was ranked at #22 among midsize companies on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's prestigious annual list released Wednesday, February 28. The 2018 ranking marks an eight spot climb from the 2017 list.

A partnership between The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics, the annual Top Workplaces rankings are determined via employee survey responses. More than 2,300 companies were nominated or asked to participate in the 2018 awards, and a total of 256 metro Atlanta companies were surveyed by Energage. The 2018 list ? made up of 150 companies ? consists of 25 large companies, 50 midsize companies and 75 small companies.

"To be recognized as a top workplace for the third year in a row is a tremendous honor," said Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South. "This acknowledgement is made possible by the engagement of our incredible team. Their talent, determination and commitment contribute directly to our continued success as a company and drives our leadership team to make sure that we're providing the best opportunities for personal growth and career development each and every day."

Over the past calendar year, Gas South has worked to increase employee happiness and enhance the overall workplace experience. The company expanded its classroom and online training, enhanced its telecommuting and flexible work schedule options, launched an internal recognition program called the Fuel for Good Awards, implemented an Organizational Leadership Assessment and offered the option of a relaxed dress code.

The rankings for 2018 Top Workplaces in Atlanta were announced Wednesday, February 28, at an awards ceremony at the Georgia Aquarium.

About Gas South
Gas South is a leading provider of natural gas in competitive markets throughout the southeastern U.S. The company serves more than 300,000 residential, business and governmental customers in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Gas South offers simple and competitively priced rate plans, outstanding local customer service, and a promise to give back 5% of its profits to help children in need. Since 2016, Gas South has been recognized as one of the "Top Workplaces in Atlanta" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Gas South is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cobb EMC, one of the country's largest electric cooperatives. For more information, visit www.GasSouth.com.

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