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SouthernLINC Wireless Reels in
''The Fishing Trip of a Lifetime'' Winner
Johnny Ben Aspinwall of Wayne Co., Ga. wins exclusive fishing trip with
professional sportsmen Tom Mann, Jr. and O’Neill Williams
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE:
SO), today named the winner of its first ever “The Fishing Trip of a
Lifetime” sweepstakes. The lucky winner is Johnny Ben Aspinwall of Wayne
Co., Ga.
Professional bass fisherman Tom Mann, Jr. and outdoor enthusiast and
television personality O’Neill Williams will take Aspinwall and a guest on
a four-day fishing trip off the coast of St. Simons Island, Ga. This is
the first time the pair has worked together on a trip of this kind, and it
will be chronicled by Williams, who will show exclusive footage on his
cable television program, “O’Neill Outside”.
“I’m still in shock – I can’t believe that I won the ‘The Fishing Trip of
a Lifetime,’” said Aspinwall. “I cannot thank SouthernLINC Wireless, Tom
Mann Jr. and O’Neill Williams enough – this fishing trip will be an
adventure to remember!”
As part of the sweepstakes SouthernLINC Wireless has arranged for
Aspinwall and his guest to stay at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
on St. Simons Island. They will enjoy four days and three nights of
all-expenses paid accommodations Sept. 25-28, 2007.
“I’ve always enjoyed working with Tom Mann Jr. and SouthernLINC Wireless,
so being able to put together ‘The Fishing Trip of a Lifetime’ has been
quite a treat,” said Williams. “I look forward to filming a fun,
educational fishing lesson with Mr. Aspinwall during our St. Simons trip.
Viewers of ‘O’Neill Outside’ will be able to take advantage of the fishing
tips and techniques that Tom and I share with our lucky winner.”
SouthernLINC Wireless opened the contest to residents of Alabama, Georgia,
Florida and Mississippi age 21 and older from April 1 through July 16,
2007.
About SouthernLINC Wireless
SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based
regional wireless carrier covering the major metro and rural areas in
Alabama, Georgia, southeastern Mississippi and northwest Florida.
SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options into one
phone including push to talk, cellular service, text messaging, wireless
Internet access and wireless data. More information about SouthernLINC
Wireless can be obtained by calling 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visiting the
SouthernLINC Wireless Web site at www.southernlinc.com.
About Southern Company
With 4.3 million customers and more than 40,000 megawatts of generating
capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy
company serving the Southeast, one of America’s fastest-growing regions. A
leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric
utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as
well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands
are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail
electric prices that are significantly below the national average.
Southern Company has been ranked the nation's top electric utility in the
American Customer Satisfaction Index six years in a row. Visit our Web
site at www.southerncompany.com.
Note: for full terms and conditions of the “Fishing Trip of a Lifetime”
sweepstakes presented by SouthernLINC Wireless, please log on to
www.southernlinc.com/fishingtrip |
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