Happy Halloween! We wanted to remind you of a few trick-or-treat safety tips. Be safe and enjoy!

Willie Wiredhand is the cartoon mascot of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, created in 1950 and still in use by electric cooperatives across the nation. His head is a lightbulb socket, his body is a wire, and his hips and legs are a two-pronged power plug.

Willie was created during a mascot contest that was announced in the Rural Electrification Magazine in December 1948, with a $50 prize for the best design. The freelance artist Andrew “Drew” McLay designed “Willie the Wired Hand,” with the “birthday” of October 30, 1950. The name is a play on the phrase “hired hand,” a common term for agricultural laborers. This character, with the slightly revised name “Willie Wiredhand,” was chosen as the contest winner in 1951. He advertised electricity as “the never-tiring, always available hired hand to help the nation’s farmers.”

At Amicalola EMC, your satisfaction is our number one goal. Your co-op was formed many years ago to fulfill a uniquely local purpose. We’ve come a long way since then, and your needs continue to evolve. That’s why we’ll never stop growing for you! 💚  #CoopMonth

Yesterday afternoon our very own David Mullins and Joe Olrich took a bucket truck to Canton First Baptist and took part in their “Truck or Treat.” The event was slightly different from recent years, as they combined the thrill of trick or treating with the Touch-A-Truck experience. David and Joe passed out candy and the kiddos got to dress up in their Halloween costumes a little early! Though we are unsure of the exact turnout, the church said they were expecting 500-800 kids of all ages.

Notice Batman? Well by day he goes by Dawson Satterfield (Todd Satterfield’s grandson).

Electric co-ops serve as fertile ground for growing tomorrow’s leaders through a variety of youth engagement programs. Whether through school demonstrations, community events or the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program, we’re committed to providing opportunities for local youth to learn and thrive in our community and beyond. 💡🌱 #CoopMonth

Winning teachers at Ball Ground Elementary, Cherokee High, Clayton Elementary, Creekland Middle, Creekview High, Hasty Elementary, R.M. Moore Elementary and Teasley Middle School were surprised today with “big checks” totaling $14,871.  Congratulations to all our winners!

Electric co-ops work together to share lessons learned, successful strategies and better ways to serve our members. For co-ops, it’s about cooperation, not competition. We’re better when we grow together! 🌻 #CoopMonth

Amicalola EMC began awarding their 2023 Bright Ideas Teacher Grants today as they presented $7,373 to 14 winning teachers in Lumpkin County.  Teachers at Cottrell Elementary, Lumpkin Middle, Lumpkin High and Blackburn Elementary were surprised today with “big” checks.

This year, Amicalola EMC is awarding $50,222.74 to 74 winning teachers at 29 schools across the Amicalola EMC service area.  All funding is in accordance with Georgia’s unclaimed property laws.  Amicalola EMC is pleased to be able to offer this continued support of education by recognizing the dedicated teachers in our schools.  Congratulations to all the winners!

Amicalola EMC employees dressed in pink today and are wearing bracelets to help bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Held in October every year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide.

October is National Cooperative Month.  Across the U.S., co-ops play a vital role in growing communities by promoting economic empowerment, fostering community engagement and supporting the unique needs of co-op members.  At Amicalola EMC, our mission is to power your life so you can do all the things you need to grow.  #CoopMonth