Press Releases

The EMCs of Georgia are involved in a number of programs and services to benefit the more than 4.5 million Georgians served by co-ops. These press releases show a glimpse of EMC efforts under way. Contact Terri Statham at 770-270-6990 office, 404-433-7263 cell.

3/11/2010
Georgia EMC Applauds Senator Johnny Isakson

Georgia’s electric membership corporations (EMCs) thank Senator Johnny Isakson for his tireless efforts to preserve our employees’ retirement savings plans. Today, the U.S. Senate approved a “Jobs Bill” that included... click for more

3/9/2010
Brumbeloe Named Distinguished Cooperator

Raphael Brumbeloe, a long-time resident of Pike County and active community leader, has been selected as the 2010 Distinguished Cooperator, a statewide honor annually bestowed by the Georgia Cooperative Council. The Georgia Distinguished... click for more

1/31/2010
EMCs Complete Power Restoration

As of 11:30 a.m., Sunday, January 31, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) have completed power restoration for consumers in Rabun County who lost service following a winter storm that hit north Georgia over the weekend. On Saturday morning, ... click for more

1/30/2010
EMC Power Outages Down to 2,900

As of 3 p.m., Saturday, January 30, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 2,900 customers without power, down from 5,000 earlier today, largely in Rabun County in north Georgia. Temperatures in the area remain at ... click for more

1/30/2010
EMCs Report 5,000 Power Outages

As of 9 a.m., Saturday, January 30, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 5,000 customers without power, primarily in Rabun and Pickens Counties in north Georgia. Outages are due to trees falling on power lines.... click for more

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