What’s behind Gas South’s streak as a USA TODAY Top Workplace?

At Gas South, being "a fuel for good" is more than just slogan; it's a way of life.

"We don't just see ourselves as a utility company," says Valentina Betancur, Gas South's Senior Talent Enablement Coordinator. "Of course we want to provide people with the best service and experience we can, just like any other utility company. But we want to empower employees to connect with our customers [on a human level]."

Founded in Atlanta in 2006 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobb Electric Membership Corporation, Gas South is a natural gas provider now serving nearly 500,000 residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers across more than 15 states.

Despite the company's growth over the last 20 years, its core mission has remained the same: to make a difference for its customers, employees and local communities.

Betancur explains that the team cares about whether customers can pay their bill at the end of each month. They want to connect customers with other services and be a listening ear during good and bad times.

"It breeds a very fun and light environment when you know that the company you work for actually does care about people genuinely," she says.

That genuine…

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