Amicalola EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative. Our rates are intended to recover the cost of wholesale power based on a projected amount. Because we follow the cooperative business model, operating expenses are paid from the revenue we receive from our members. The rising power supply costs, increased demand for electricity and changing regulations governing the power industry are all factors that impact our rates.
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How Rates are Developed
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Amicalola EMC named Business of the Month for September
A big thank you to the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful breakfast this morning. We are honored to be named September’s business of the month!We especially enjoyed hearing from today’s speakers: Superintendent Dr. Travis Thomas, Assistant Superintendent Chris Parker and Pickens County High School Principal Matt Combs. -
Bright Ideas Early Bird Winners
It pays to apply early… Congratulations to our early bird winners! There is still time to get your Bright Ideas application in by the final deadline, September 6. Click here to apply today.
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Scattered Thunderstorms – Friday, August 30, 2024
Afternoon storms have caused 646 outages at 13 separate locations across our service area, and scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the afternoon and evening. Please stay weather aware and remember, to report outage information please call our Automated Outage Management System at one of the following numbers: 706-253-0359 OR 706-276-0359 OR 706-864-0359.
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Amicalola EMC Holds Annual Task Force Banquet
Last night Amicalola EMC held the annual Task Force banquet at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper. Close to 100 consumer members from across the AEMC service area gathered together to enjoy a meal and listen to remarks from our Board Chairman Charles Fendley, CEO Todd Payne, Georgia House of Representatives Johnny Chastain (R) – District 7 and Rick Jasperse (R) – District 11, and Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch (R) – District 51.The Amicalola EMC Task Force has served as a voice for the cooperative since 1972. The role of the Task Force is to help educate others on key issues relating to the EMC.Special thanks to Shade Tree Barbeque for a the delicious meal, and Southern Belle Florist and Gifts for the beautiful center pieces. -
Amicalola EMC Offices Closed for Labor Day
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Bright Ideas – Apply Before the Early Bird Deadline!
Teachers! You have 3 more days to submit your bright idea before the early bird deadline. All submissions received by August 30th will be entered to win one of several prizes! We hope that will be YOU 😉 to learn more and apply visit: https://www.amicalolaemc.com/education-grant-application/
Amicalola EMC is the sponsor of the Bright Ideas grant program. Amicalola EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that serves approx. 56,000 locations in Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, Lumpkin, Murray and Pickens counties. The Bright Ideas program is funded using unclaimed property in accordance with O.C.G.A. 44-12-236.
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4 Key Factors Impacting Your Energy Bill
In the face of rising energy costs, Amicalola EMC remains focused on providing its consumers with safe, reliable and affordable power. As a co-op member, you pay for the electricity you consume. However, there are additional things that impact your energy bill. Four key factors include fuel costs, service costs, weather and, of course, energy consumption. Read more about these four factors in the infographic below:
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Amicalola EMC’s Operation RoundUp Awards Grants
This July the Amicalola EMC Operation RoundUp board awarded a total of $18,150 to local non-profits and qualifying individuals. The organizations that received grants were Appalachian Mountain Scottish Rite Assoc., Boys & Girls Club of North Georgia, Creative Enterprises Dawson, Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County; Goshen Valley, Lamp Ministries, Meals by Grace, Pickens County Schools, R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM and the Service League of Cherokee County.Co-op members who participate in Operation RoundUp contribute, on average, $6 annually. Even though the individual donation seems small, when combined, Operation RoundUp can make a real difference in our communities. The real heroes… that’s YOU. To learn more or to join the program please call 706-253-5200. -
Outage Update – August 18, 2024
We are down to 223 members out at 15 separate locations. We were able to receive mutual aid assistance from the following sister EMCs in Georgia:Greystone PowerTri-State EMCSnapping ShoalsWashington EMCOcmugee EMCWe very much appreciate their help and we will continue working today/tonight until all power is restored to those who are able to receive it.