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In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 14, this is an important moment to reflect on the essential role they play in our daily lives. Amid towering utility poles and power lines,...

(Jasper, GA) – Amicalola EMC is pleased to announce that 138 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 20, 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...

Amicalola EMC is proud to announce the presentation of the 2025 Foundation for Agriculture "Book of the Year" to the Pickens County Public Library. This year, the book selected is The Soil In Jackie's Garden, a captivating children’s book that introduces young readers to the critical importance of soil in agriculture and the environment. The donation is part of the ongoing collaboration between the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) and local county Farm Bureau offices to provide...

4:00 PM – We are down to approximately 350 outages. A power pole on Reavis Mtn Road caught on fire, causing the largest number of current outages to be in the Nelson area around Pickens Street. Our crews are working to replace this pole and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your continued patience and support! 10:00 AM - As of 10 this morning we have around 600 members without power. Thankfully, the storms weakened as they entered Georgia. Although we are...

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...