Gas South

Gas South began operations in 2006 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobb Electric Membership Corporation.[2] Georgia’s natural gas industry was partially deregulated in 1997[3] with the passing of the Natural Gas Competition and Deregulation Act[4], giving commercial and residential customers in many parts of the state a range of options. Under deregulation, the local distribution company, Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGLC), elected to no longer serve as a retail gas supplier and instead solely maintain and operate the distribution system.[5][6] AGL is responsible for ensuring gas delivery, managing storage assets and transportation services on behalf of natural gas marketers. In turn, natural gas marketers sell gas directly to retail customers on a competitive basis.

On September 1, 2016, Gas South increased the minimum wage for all employees to $15.00 per hour, well above the $5.15 per hour required by the state of Georgia,[7][8][9] and was recognized as a Best Places to Work company.[10] Manon Brochu, Gas South's Vice President, serves on the advisory board for the Salvation Army.[11] Since 2009, Gas South has donated more than $200,000 to the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta and the Salvation Army’s Project SHARE though its partnership with the Atlanta Braves.[12] Gas South also partners with the Buckhead Coalition to generate sustainable funding for the Shepherd Center.[13]