Harriette Watkins, President of AGL Resources Foundation, to Retire.

ATLANTA -- Harriette Watkins, a five-year veteran of AGL Resources who spent 25 years in community affairs in metro Atlanta, announced she will retire in early July. Watkins has been known for her community service work, serving on numerous boards and foundations and representing the company with charitable organizations.

"Harriette had a keen eye for making sure AGL Resources devoted its dollars and talent to those most in need in the community," said Kevin Madden, executive vice president, external affairs of AGL Resources. "She has achieved remarkable milestones in her five years with the company, which will benefit others for years to come."

Melanie Platt, senior vice president, human resources of AGL Resources noted, "Harriette has helped us redefine our philanthropic endeavors, our commitment to low income and elderly citizens, our presence in the communities we serve, and our employee volunteer efforts. She has made a meaningful difference in the lives of many, and it is a privilege to be her colleague and friend."

John Somerhalder, president and chief executive officer of AGL Resources, added, "Although I have known Harriette a very short time, I immediately recognized her charisma, deep knowledge of community affairs and leadership in the community."

Watkins began her career with AGL Resources in 2001. Her number one goal upon joining the company was to develop a strategic focus for the company's philanthropic efforts. She said achieving that goal has been among her proudest achievements at the company.

Watkins also raised the profile of the company's longstanding Shining Light Award, bringing the 63-year old program back to the forefront in the Atlanta community. Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, Alana Shepherd and Bernie Marcus, among others, have been recipients of the Shining Light Award during Watkins' tenure with AGL Resources.

"I am so proud to have been associated with AGL Resources," Watkins said. "The generosity of spirit and the outpouring of love and caring from the company's employees overwhelmed me all the time, but most notably during the aftermath of September 11, and Hurricanes Rita and Katrina."

During her free time, Watkins is active in a number of civic and community organizations.

She is the 2005-06 Chairman of Leadership Atlanta. She serves on the boards of directors of Peachtree National Bank, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Partners in Education.

In 2003, Watkins was appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to the board of directors of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and served on the Commission for a New Georgia Strategic Industries Task Force.

AGL Resources (NYSE: ATG), an Atlanta-based energy services holding company, serves 2.2 million customers in six states through its utility subsidiaries - Atlanta Gas Light, Elizabethtown Gas in New Jersey, Virginia Natural Gas, Florida City Gas, Chattanooga Gas, and Elkton Gas in Maryland. The company also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout the East and Midwest. As a 70 percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand. AGL Networks, the company's telecommunications subsidiary, owns and operates fiber optic networks in Atlanta and Phoenix. The company also owns and operates Pivotal Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, a high-deliverability natural gas storage facility near the Henry Hub in Louisiana.