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Atmos Energy Announces “Round-Up” Initiative to Increase Donations to Its Sharing the Warmth Program
December 26, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation has announced a new initiative that will make it easier for its customers to help their less fortunate neighbors pay their natural gas bills this winter.


Atmos Energy Subsidiary to Build Low-Pressure Natural Gas Gathering System in Western Kentucky
December 19, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Atmos Pipeline and Storage, LLC, unit has executed agreements with Resource Energy Technologies, LLC, (RET) of Bardstown, Kentucky, to construct a low-pressure natural gas gathering system in Edmonson County, Kentucky.


Atmos Energy Corporation Completes Common Stock Offering
December 13, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said that it has completed the sale of 6,325,000 shares of common stock in its public offering, including the underwriters' exercise in full of their option granted by the company to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares.


Atmos Energy and Payless ShoeSource Partner to Keep Local Students Warm this Winter
December 11, 2006
On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, that dreaded morning walk to school will be a little easier for 250 kids at City Park Elementary thanks to Atmos Energy, Payless ShoeSource and Santa Claus and his elves. 


Atmos Energy Corporation Prices Common Stock Offering of 5,500,000 Shares
December 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that a public offering of 5,500,000 shares of its common stock was priced at $31.50 per share to yield gross proceeds to the company of approximately $173.3 million.


Atmos Energy Announces Public Offering of 5,500,000 Shares of Common Stock
December 4, 2006
Energy Corporation said today that it plans to make a public offering of 5,500,000 shares of its common stock.


Call Now Before the Cold Rush, Atmos Energy Reminds Customers
November 28, 2006
Cold weather is moving into a large portion of the United States this week, and Atmos Energy Corporation is reminding customers to call the company now to ensure prompt service connection.


Atmos Energy Files Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2006
November 27, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today reported that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2006 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Atmos Energy Honored for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
November 27, 2006
Atmos Energy has been honored with two awards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


Atmos Energy Increases Annual Dividend
November 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend increase on the company’s common stock of approximately 2 percent to 32 cents a share.


Record Nonutility Performance Drives Atmos Energy’s  Fiscal 2006 Results; Company Initiates Fiscal 2007 Guidance
November 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today reported consolidated results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 30, 2006.


Atmos Energy Files For Reduction In Gas Costs For Missouri Customers
November 2, 2006


Atmos Energy Corporation to Host 2006 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End Earnings Conference Call
October 19, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation will host a conference call with financial analysts on Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. CST to review the companys 2006 fourth quarter and fiscal year end financial results.


Atmos Energy Expects Lower Natural Gas Costs This Winter, Based on Current Supplies and Weather Forecasts
October 10, 2006
Residential customers of Atmos Energy Corp. can expect this winter's heating bills to be lower if current projections for natural gas supplies and winter weather do not change.


Atmos Energy Launches New Winter Web Site to Help Customers Manage Their Bills
October 9, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today launched a new online winter Web site that brings valuable information together to help consumers manage their heating costs.


FERC Grants Exemption to Atmos Energy Subsidiary For New Gas Gathering System in Eastern Kentucky
October 6, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a declaratory order finding that its Straight Creek Gathering, L.P., unit will perform a gathering function and that the facilities it plans to build in eastern Kentucky will be exempt from FERC jurisdiction.


Atmos Energy Launches Free Electronic Toolkit to Help Customers Manage Energy Costs
September 5, 2006
It might be hard to think about cold weather with temperatures recently exceeding 100 degrees, but Atmos Energy Corporation today launched an online toolkit to help home and business owners make better energy decisions as they prepare for winter.


Atmos Energy Corporation CFO to Speak at Lehman Brothers Conference
August 28, 2006
J. Patrick Reddy, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Atmos Energy Corporation, will speak at the 20th Annual Energy Power Conference on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 12:20 p.m. EDT.


Atmos Energy Declares Regular Dividend
August 9, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of 31.5 cents a share.


Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Results For Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter and Nine Months; Reaffirms 2006 Guidance
August 9, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today reported consolidated results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2006.


Atmos Energy Leads Industry with New Vapor Extraction Technology; Employee Invents Innovative Solution
July 31, 2006
One Atmos Energy employee's innovative use of vacuum technology is solving an industry-wide problem.


Atmos Energy Corporation To Host Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
July 19, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation will host a conference call on Thursday, August 10, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. CDT to review the company’s 2006 third quarter financial results.


Atmos Energy’s ‘E-Customers’ Surpass 15 Percent for the First Time
July 19, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation announced today that it now has more electronic customers, or “e-customers,” than ever before – with 15 percent, or approximately 480,000 customers, signing up for online accounts.


Atmos Energy Granted Weather-Based Relief by the Railroad Commission of Texas
July 6, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today announced that the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has approved an interim Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA), effective Oct. 1, 2006, for the company's Mid-Tex Division.


Atmos Energy Breaks Ground on New McKinney Service Center
June 28, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today officially broke ground for its new North Collin County service center in McKinney, Texas, which will serve as the staging and support center to respond to service calls in the northern Metroplex region.    


Atmos Energy Recognized With CIO 100 Award; Company Wins Award Three Times in Four Years
June 20, 2006
For the third time, Atmos Energy is among the companies recognized with CIO magazine's CIO 100 award. Every year, CIO magazine identifies and honors 100 organizations that have achieved distinction in a particular area.


Atmos Energy Corporation CFO to Speak at Wachovia Securities Conference
June 15, 2006
J. Patrick Reddy, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Atmos Energy Corporation, will speak at the 16th Annual Wachovia Securities Nantucket Equity Conference on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at 11:15 a.m. EDT.


Atmos Energy Files Rate Case With Texas Railroad Commission; Company Seeks Rate Change
May 31, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation's Mid-Tex Division today filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas to request a change in the company's rates for the 440 incorporated cities and approximately 1.5 million customers that Atmos Energy serves throughout its Mid-Tex Division service territory, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area.


Atmos Energy Corporation Calls for Renewed Emphasis on Dog Safety; Company Participates in National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 15, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation meter reader Jason Cokendolpher's terrifying experience is one reason the company is calling on dog owners to make streets and yards safe for pets and people.


Atmos Energy Subsidiary to File with FERC to Build New Kentucky Gas Gathering System
May 10, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Atmos Pipeline and Storage, LLC, unit will seek exemption from regulatory oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a natural gas gathering system it plans to build in Eastern Kentucky.


Atmos Energy Declares Regular Dividend
May 10, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of 31.5 cents a share.


Atmos Energy Cuts Ribbon On $1.5 Million Service Center
May 9, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new service center in Boyd, Texas and several city leaders and members of chambers of commerce from surrounding towns were present for the celebration.


Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Strong Nonutility Performance For the Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter and Six Months; Sharpens 2006 Guidance
May 4, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today reported consolidated results for its fiscal 2006 second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2006.


Atmos Energy Corporation CEO to Speak at AGA Financial Forum
May 1, 2006
Robert W. Best, chairman, president and CEO of Atmos Energy Corporation will speak at the American Gas Association Financial Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 8, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.


Atmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
April 17, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation will host a conference call on Friday, May 5, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. CDT to review the company's 2006 second quarter financial results.


Atmos Energy Corporation Marks 100th Anniversary
April 17, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today observes its 100 year anniversary of providing clean natural gas for warmth, cooking and a variety of other energy uses.


Atmos Energy Names Kim R. Cocklin as New Senior Vice President, Utility Operations; Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Experience in Both Operations and Regulatory Matters
April 13, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today announced it has selected Kim R. Cocklin as senior vice president, utility operations, overseeing all operations for the company's 12-state natural gas distribution service territory.


Atmos Energy Corporation Named to the FORTUNE 500
April 12, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation was named to this year's FORTUNE 500 rankings for the first time.


Atmos Energy Corporation Requests Review of Rates, Rules and Regulations By Missouri Public Service Commission
April 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that it will seek its first gas rate increase in Missouri in more than nine years because of increased operating costs and investments to maintain service reliability and safety for its customers. 


Mark Johnson to Lead Atmos Energy’s Nonutility Operations; JD Woodward Retires from Top Spot
March 31, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today announced that in accordance with its previous announcement in September 2005, Mark H. Johnson, currently vice president, nonutility operations of Atmos Energy, will become senior vice president, nonutility operations, effective April 1, 2006. 


More Funding Available for Energy Assistance
March 30, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today urged its customers who need assistance in paying their heating bills to contact local energy assistance agencies, because the federal government is providing an additional $1 billion to help qualified recipients pay their energy bills.


Atmos Energy Corporation CEO to Speak at Edward Jones Mid-Cap Utility Conference
March 21, 2006
Robert W. Best, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Atmos Energy Corporation, will speak at the Edward Jones Mid-Cap Utility Conference on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 12:50 p.m. EST.


Atmos Energy Corporation CEO to Speak at Citigroup Conference; Company Maintains Fiscal 2006 Earnings Estimate
February 23, 2006
Robert W. Best, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Atmos Energy Corporation, will speak at the Citigroup First Annual Power, Gas and Utilities Conference on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at 12:15 p.m. EST.


Atmos Energy Declares Regular Dividend
February 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of 31.5 cents a share.


Atmos Energy Corporation's Nonutility Performance Drives Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Results
February 7, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation today reported consolidated results for its first quarter of fiscal 2006 ending December 31, 2005.


Atmos Energy’s Mid-Tex Division Files to Significantly Lower Natural Gas Costs
January 24, 2006
The Mid-Tex Division of Atmos Energy today filed with the Texas Railroad Commission to reduce the gas cost portion of customers’ bills in February by approximately 36 percent.


Atmos Energy Files for Reduction in Gas Costs for Virginia Customers
January 24, 2006
Atmos Energy said it has filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission for a significant reduction in the gas costs to be reflected on February customer bills, resulting from the continuing decline in wholesale natural gas costs.


Atmos Energy Files for Reduction in Gas Costs for Missouri Customers
January 19, 2006


Atmos Energy Files for Reduction in Gas Costs for Tennessee Customers
January 18, 2006
Atmos Energy said it is filing today with the Tennessee Regulatory Authority for a significant reduction in the gas costs to be reflected on February customer bills.


Atmos Energy Corporation to Host 2006 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
January 9, 2006
Atmos Energy Corporation will host a conference call on February 8, 2006, at 7:00 a.m. CST to review the company's 2006 first quarter financial results.


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