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Operation Round Up

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,...



Daylight Savings Reminder

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



Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! We wanted to remind you of a few trick-or-treat safety tips. Be safe and enjoy!



Happy birthday Willie Wiredhand!

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...



Co-Ops Grow For You

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!



Co-Ops Grow Tomorrows Leaders

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.



Bright Ideas 2023 continues!

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!



Co-Ops Grow Together

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!



Bright Ideas Teacher Grants Awarded

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...



Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Amicalola EMC

Amicalola EMC employees dressed in pink today and are wearing bracelets to help bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Held in October every year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide.



Co-Ops Grow Communities

October is National Cooperative Month.  Across the U.S., co-ops play a vital role in growing communities by promoting economic empowerment, fostering community engagement and supporting the unique needs of co-op members.  At Amicalola EMC, our mission is to power your life so you can do all the things you need to grow.  #CoopMonth



Amicalola EMC observes ADHD Awareness Day October 6

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. October is ADHD Awareness Month and Amicalola EMC employees are showing their support by wearing orange awareness bracelets and orange clothing.