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A lot of information is being released about the storms headed our way. As always, we recommend having multiple ways to receive weather alerts. The potential for severe weather could come in the middle of the night on Saturday. Ensure your family is safe by preparing your plan now. The greatest risk is from Saturday night into Sunday morning. Primary storm threats include: Widespread damaging winds 60-80 mph Possible tornadoes (some could be strong and long-track) Large hail (1+...

Today is #SlamtheScam Day. While we hope you have not been the victim of a scam, we know that scammers on the rise and utility customers are a target. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep yourself safe from scammers. PAST DUE SCAM: If you get a call from someone claiming to be from Amicalola EMC demanding an immediate payment to avoid disconnection, please hang up and contact the Amicalola EMC office. These scammers will sometimes spoof the Amicalola EMC phone number so it will...

As of 6 o'clock this morning we have over 2,500 outages in approximately 100 separate locations across our service territory due to the storms and wind that came through last night. Crews have worked through the night, and additional crews are being dispatched this morning. We are aware of broken poles in the following locations: Bushy Head Road feeding up to Cashes Valley Carver Mill Road feeding Black Knob and Dry Pond Road Knox Campground Trail feeding Willie West Grandview...

Spring is on our doorstep and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities like cooking out with family and friends, time spent working in the garden and simply slowing down a bit to enjoy life. Unfortunately, spring and summer can also create the perfect conditions for severe storms. Amicalola EMC crews are always prepared and standing by to respond should power outages occur in...

Aaron Dickson of Creekview High won first place in the Area Wiring Contest recently held at Amicalola EMC in Jasper. He will receive a $500 scholarship. Karson Wham of Central (Carroll) High placed second and will receive a $300 scholarship. Offered through the local FFA chapter with significant support from Amicalola EMC, the annual EMC/FFA Career Development Event helps students develop skills in electrical wiring, critical thinking, and effective communication. Most notably, the...

Sunday’s early morning storms hit harder in areas south of Amicalola EMC. Once power was restored in our service territory yesterday, 6 of our linemen answered the call for mutual aid. They left out from our Dahlonega office headed for Diverse Power. A big thank you to these men for representing Amicalola EMC as they help a sister co-op in their time of need.

After early morning thunderstorms and continued gusty wind, our service territory is experiencing outages in 6 of the 10 counties that we serve. Many are small with less that 10 members affected, but there are a few larger outages affecting more than 500. Currently we have over 2,000 members out at 27 separate locations. Crews are working as quickly as safely possible to restore power in these areas. You can view outages in real time on our outage map. To report an outage please call...

It was a great program today at the Gilmer Chamber annual meeting! Chris Clark with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce delivered an insightful message while attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal catered by The Pink Pig. We would like to extend a big congratulations to the Citizen of the Year, Mr. Edgar Land! Edgar is a proud member of Amicalola EMC and he graciously serves on our Operation Round Up board. Edgar, we are very proud of you. This award is well deserved. Congratulations to all...

Attention: if you are a high school junior living on Amicalola EMC lines you can apply for the chance to go on this year’s Washington Youth Tour! This year, Amicalola EMC will choose 4 students to represent the co-op on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Delegates from across the state of Georgia will travel to our nation’s capital and have the chance to meet with state and national leaders, visit historical sites and grow in knowledge and leadership. To apply click here If you...

While the state of Georgia braces for Winter Storm Enzo, we say goodbye to two of our crews and wish them safety as they head to Okefenoke REMC to offer mutual aid assistance. Okefenoke serves counties in southeast Georgia and northeast Florida, where they are currently under a Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM Wednesday. Helping each other when in need is the cooperative way. A big thank you to these linemen for their dedication and hard work. Amicalola EMC is proud to have you representing...

8:30 PM update: power has been restored to almost all of our territory. We still have 2 outages affecting 4 members. We are so grateful to the linemen who have worked hours in the cold conditions so that our consumer-members would have power once again. Please be safe this evening and in the morning. The snow and ice that still remains on roadways will refreeze tonight. If you must travel please do so with caution. 4:00 PM update: Crews have continued to chip away at outages this...

12:00 PM update: 752 members affected at 26 separate locations. Amicalola EMC crews and contract crews are still working to remedy the broken poles and issues found early this morning. We have encountered additional broken poles on Rock House Rd in Dahlonega and on Cherokee Forest Park Dr off of Reavis Mtn Rd in Pickens. Lines have been found on the ground off of Rutledge Ln in Cherokee (Clayton Community). We suspect there may be a broken pole in this area as well. Let this be a reminder...