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JASPER, Ga. — Amicalola EMC recently surprised 61 local teachers with a total of $50,201 in Bright Ideas grants to bring innovative classroom projects to life. Cooperative representatives visited 29 schools throughout Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Pickens counties to celebrate educators who are finding creative ways to engage students and enhance learning. The Bright Ideas program supports teachers who go above and beyond to develop classroom projects that might not otherwise...

October 11, 2026 | Storm Update – 6:00 PM As we wrap up our storm updates, we’re happy to report that the outage count has dropped to 114, with approximately 1,000 meters still affected. It’s been a challenging couple of days, and while there is still work to be done, we cannot say thank you enough to our dedicated employees and the crews from our sister cooperatives who have worked tirelessly to restore power to our communities. From the long hours to the difficult conditions,...

July 29, 2026 Outage Update 7:45 AM Our service area was hit last night by a strong storm system. There was unprecedent amounts of lightning, strong winds and rain, with talks of a possible tornado in Pickens County. After the storm, our outage count was roughly 9,000 around midnight. Currently, we have 2,749 members without power at 122 separate locations. Crews have worked through the night and will continue to do so until power is restored. Right now, we are aware of at least...

A group of outstanding students from across Georgia, including Caleigh Hoffard of Jasper, Zander Shute of Ellijay, Jack Swafford of Dawsonville, and Adleigh Wingate of Ellijay recently returned from the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, a transformative, week-long leadership experience and tour of Washington D.C. sponsored by Georgia’s electric membership corporations, including Amicalola EMC. From June 12–19, Caleigh, Zander, Jack and Adleigh joined more than 1,700 high school...

We have recently become aware of an unauthorized website falsely claiming to represent the Amicalola EMC Trust. Please be aware that the only official online information regarding the Amicalola EMC Trust is available through our website at amicalolaemc.com. To help protect yourself from fraudulent websites, always use caution when clicking links found in emails or internet search results. If you are searching for Amicalola EMC online, verify that the website address is amicalolaemc.com...

The 2026 Nominating Committee met on June 24, 2026, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 3, 2026. Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are Randall Ponder, representing Post #1 (Gilmer County & Murray County); Charles Fendley representing Post #3 (Pickens County); and John Bennett, representing Post #6 (Cherokee County & Bartow County). Other nominations may be made...

A Nominating Committee was appointed by the Board of Directors of Amicalola EMC at its June meeting to make nominations for directors whose terms expire at the Annual Meeting to be held October 3, 2026. This Nominating Committee made up of Zach Cagle (representing Bartow/Cherokee Counties); Lee Lowman (representing Dawson/Forsyth Counties); Tim Ingram (representing Gordon/Pickens Counties); Clark Anderson (representing Lumpkin County); and Freddie Vick, (representing Fannin/Gilmer/Murray...

Every generation leaves behind a legacy, footprints that shape the future. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is your chance to do the same. For over 60 years, electric cooperatives have sent high school students to Washington, D.C., to discover their voice, step into history and begin writing the story only they can tell. This once-in-a-lifetime experience isn’t just about seeing the nation’s capital. It’s about preparing students to lead, to grow and to make their mark on the...

Amicalola EMC is proud to partner with CoBank through its Sharing Success program to contribute $15,000 to the Amicalola EMC Trust in support of Operation Round-Up. Since launching in 1999, Operation Round-Up has allowed Amicalola EMC members to make a meaningful difference in their communities simply by rounding up their monthly power bill to the nearest dollar. Those extra cents—often less than 50 cents per month—are contributed to the Amicalola EMC Trust, an independent nonprofit...

Amicalola EMC is pleased to announce that 142 high school seniors from across the cooperative’s service area were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship presentation took place at the Youth Awards Banquet on March 17, held at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper. These scholarships are granted based primarily on academic performance, SAT/ACT scores, and financial need. In addition to the scholarships, four outstanding students were selected as delegates for the 2026...

The recent Area Wiring Contest held at Amicalola EMC in Jasper highlighted electrical skills of local students. John Rodney from Pickens High School earning first place and a $500 scholarship. Ava Buice from Sonoraville High School placed second and received a $300 scholarship. Supported by the local FFA chapter and Amicalola EMC, the annual EMC/FFA Career Development Event offers students hands-on experience in electrical wiring while strengthening critical thinking and communication...

January 27, 2026 – On Tuesday morning, three of our AEMC crews were sent to Habersham EMC to provide storm relief after their system was heavily impacted by Winter Storm Fern. This is what our linemen do. Once things are secure at home—once our own members are safe and service is stable—our crews are ready to lace up their boots and answer the call for help. Winter storms don’t respect service territories, and neither does the commitment shared by electric cooperatives. When one...