Georgia Power has introduced Georgia Power CheckOut - the newest way to pay for Georgia Power customers at Dollar General, Family Dollar and Speedway stores. Georgia Power CheckOut is available at more than 50,000 locations across the country, including 1,160 in Georgia, so no matter where customers travel they can easily pay their Georgia Power bill in person.

"We continue to introduce new services and programs to meet the different lifestyles of our customers and make it as easy as possible to do business with Georgia Power," said Louise Scott, vice president of customer service for Georgia Power. "For the first time, customers who travel or live out of state have an option to pay in person through the CheckOut program, in addition to a variety of electronic bill payment services."

To start paying today with Georgia Power CheckOut, follow these three simple steps:

1. Get Your Barcode - Visit www.georgiapowercheckout.com and enter your 10-digit Georgia Power account number to receive a unique barcode. The barcode does not change and can be used each time you pay at Dollar General, Family Dollar and Speedway. Save the barcode for easy access on your smart phone by taking a screen capture, printing or emailing it to yourself. You can also find the barcode on the back of your Georgia Power bill.

2. Find A Location - Enter your zip code, city or address on the map at www.georgiapowercheckout.com to find locations near you. 

3. Pay Where You Shop – Show your barcode to the customer service representative in-store. After scanning the barcode, the representative will ask whether you want to make a full or partial payment to your account and your payment will be applied to your account in just a few minutes. Payments can only be made in cash and include a convenience fee of $1.50.