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Join Georgia Public Broadcasting for a jolt of excitement with Georgia Electricity Live Exploration. Tune in 12/5 at 10 AM for some high-voltage entertainment as you discover the power of electricity, tour a giant solar field, and interact with live guests.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means we'll be using more energy in the kitchen! Check out the tip of the month for ways you can save energy.

This Veterans Day, we stand united in gratitude for the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country.

Are you rounding up?  The average contribution for Operation RoundUp per household is $6 per year. That means that for less than the cost of 4 LED light bulbs you can help positively impact your neighbors and your community. The quarterly meeting of Amicalola EMC’s Operation RoundUp board was held in October and $27,732 was awarded to area non-profits and individuals in need. This brings the total awarded during 2023 to $67,614.  All donations are used for food, shelter, clothing,...

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on November 5th!

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...

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!

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.

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!

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...