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8:00 AM Winter Storm Update We were fortunate through the night as ice accumulations held off for most of our service area. However, early this morning we saw outage numbers begin to rise. Around 5:30 AM we were at roughly 2,500 people out of power. All of our crews have been responding to outages since last night, and we have several more contract crews and sister EMCs on standby ready to help with outages today. Special thanks to MasTec, Clay Electric and Satilla EMC for sending...

Thursday, January 22, 2026 – A winter storm watch remains in effect for our service area from late Friday night through Monday morning. Amicalola EMC will continue to monitor the forecast and make necessary preparations in the event severe weather impacts our area. Currently, this watch includes predictions of 0.25 to 0.75 inches of ice accumulation, with snow or sleet amounts of an inch or less. Power outages may occur due to ice on power lines and trees, and travel could be very...

Please be advised that crews from McCulloch Utility Services will begin conducting power pole inspections on behalf of Amicalola EMC starting this week. Inspections will take place in the northern portion of our service territory, including the following areas: 515 N 52 E Turniptown Road Boardtown Road Portions of Chatsworth Highway These routine inspections help ensure system reliability and allow us to continue providing safe and dependable service to our members.

In June, Amicalola EMC sent four of our area’s brightest students on the trip of a lifetime! Read more about the Youth Tour and how to apply for this year’s trip in the latest issue of Georgia Magazine.

(Jasper, GA) — Amicalola EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that operates under the cooperative business model, which is guided by seven key principles. One of these principles is members’ economic participation. This means members share equally in the cooperative’s assets and receive refunds when revenues exceed the cost of providing electric service. This year, the Amicalola EMC Board of Directors approved the return of more than $2.1 million in capital credits to...

Winter can bring cold weather and increase energy use in your home. Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy and money: Mind the Thermostat: If you have a traditional heating and cooling system, set the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Consider a smart or programmable thermostat for additional savings. Get Cozy: Before turning up the thermostat, add layers of clothing for additional warmth. Don’t Block the Heat: Make sure your vents are open and not blocked by...

Amicalola EMC personnel will be energizing a new substation located in Cherry Log, GA on Wednesday, November 19. Work will begin around 7:30 AM. Expect an increased presence of trucks, equipment and utility workers in the area, including intermittent closures or blockages along Lucius Rd. If possible, please consider using an alternate route to avoid the intersection. If you encounter delays, remain patient and use extra caution when driving near workers and equipment. We appreciate your...

(Jasper, Ga., Nov 10, 2025) – A dangerous tree trimming accident had a positive outcome thanks to the safety training and actions of an employee from Amicalola EMC. In recognition of his quick actions, Anthony Lowman, right-of-way crew leader at Amicalola EMC, received a Lifesaving Award from Georgia EMC during the state association’s annual meeting held on November 10 in Savannah. On July 15, Gilmer County Fire & Rescue responded to a distress call involving a man who...

This year Amicalola EMC representatives surprised 69 teachers with big checks to help fund their bright ideas. The cooperative made their way to 28 different schools in the service area throughout Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Pickens counties. The Bright Ideas program rewards teachers who go the extra mile to research and implement innovative classroom projects that might not otherwise receive funding. Amicalola EMC awarded a total of $46,720 this year, bringing the total to...

Early this morning rain and heavy wind gusts have caused some power outages across our service area. At 4 AM around 2,500 meters were out, with the majority being in Pickens County. As of 8 AM we are down to roughly 1,085 meters out at 33 seperate locations. To view outage in real time you can view the outage map here. Please drive with caution this morning. If you encounter a downed power line do not drive over it or go near it. It’s important to always assume lines are energized and...

Please be advised, helicopter tree trimming will resume in Gilmer County today on Highway 52 E. Once Avid Aviation Inc. finishes in this area, trimming will move to parts of Cherokee County. The tentative plan is listed below. As a reminder, brief outages may occur, but Amicalola EMC will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum. Avid Aviation Inc. will be handling traffic control, but please travel these areas with caution. Thank you to our members and the rest of the community for...

September is National Preparedness Month and Amicalola EMC is encouraging our members to prepare for emergencies before they strike. We are always working behind the scenes to ensure a rapid response in the event of severe weather. This includes stocking essential materials like power poles, transformers and wire to restore power safely and efficiently following storms. As Amicalola EMC stands ready, we also encourage consumer-members to take simple but important steps to safeguard...