<ARTICLE> UT
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Form 10-Q for September 30, 1995, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> GEORGIA POWER COMPANY
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