Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) As reported in its news release dated December 2, 2008, John P. (Pat) Reddy, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Atmos Energy Corporation, has notified the company of his resignation, effective December 31, 2008.

(c) As was also reported in its news release dated December 2, 2008, F.E. (Fred) Meisenheimer, vice president and controller, has been appointed by the board of directors of Atmos Energy to also serve as interim chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2009, until a successor is appointed. Mr. Meisenheimer, 64, has served as vice president and controller of Atmos Energy since July 2000. Atmos Energy has not entered into any new material plan, contract or arrangement to which Mr. Meisenheimer is a party or in which he participates, or any material amendment thereto, nor has Mr. Meisenheimer received any grant or award under any plan, contract or arrangement, in connection with the appointment described above.

A copy of the news release issued on December 2, 2008 announcing these management changes is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 News Release issued by Atmos Energy Corporation dated December 2, 2008

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