2007 Archives

10/29/2007
EMCs Showcase Electric Vehicle at AG Expo

(Tucker, Ga., Oct. 29, 2007)—Representatives with electric membership corporations (EMCs) in Georgia informed Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle during the 2007 Sunbelt Agricultural Expo that, in the future, motorists could get 100 miles per gallon, due to... click for more

10/8/2007
Local Creek Beds and Banks Benefit from Helping Hands

(Tucker, Ga., Oct. 8)—Employees of Georgia Electric Membership (EMC) Corp., Georgia System Operations Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp. and Oglethorpe Power Corp. joined forces on Saturday to lend support and considerable “sweat equity&rd... click for more

10/8/2007
Georgia Lawmakers Preview Electric Vehicle on Capitol Hill

(Tucker, Ga., Oct. 8, 2007)—Representatives with electric membership corporations (EMCs) in Georgia traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 2 and 3 and informed Georgia lawmakers that, in the future, motorists could get 100 miles per gallon,... click for more

9/11/2007
Green Power EMC Welcomes New Member

(Tucker, Ga., September 11, 2007)—Georgia’s first renewable energy program, Green Power Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), recently welcomed Okefenoke REMC as its newest member, bringing to 36 the total number of participating... click for more

8/27/2007
Wood Joins Peacekids Board of Associates

(Tucker, Ga., August 27, 2007)—Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) President/CEO A. Paul Wood recently joined the board of associates for KidsPeace, the National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis. The 125-year-old organization is... click for more

8/13/2007
EMCs Offer Oscar The Robot and Lady Electra at AG Expo

(Tucker, August 13, 2007)—Consumers who visit the EMCs of Georgia tent and the Touchstone Energy exhibit will learn about electric safety, enjoy activities with their kids and get free food and refreshments during the Sunbelt Ag Expo scheduled ... click for more

7/31/2007
Local Extension Agent Wins Top 4-H Award

(Tucker, July 31)—Sandra F. McKinney, Crisp County Extension coordinator, has received the Southwest District William H. Booth Award, which recognizes extension agents for exemplary work with youth in the 4-H program. In addition to Southwest... click for more

7/31/2007
Local Extension Agent Wins Top 4-H Award

(Tucker, July 31)—Rebecca Thomas, Gordon County Extension agent, has received the Northwest District William H. Booth Award, which recognizes extension agents for exemplary work with youth in the 4-H program. Presented by Georgia Electric... click for more

7/31/2007
Local Extension Agent Wins Top 4-H Award

(Tucker, July 31)—Ann Wildes, Bacon County Extension agent, has received the Southeast District William H. Booth Award, which recognizes extension agents for exemplary work with youth in the 4-H program. Presented by Georgia Electric... click for more

7/31/2007
Local Extension Agent Wins Top 4-H Award

(Tucker, July 31)—Jeffrey S. Christie, Oconee County Extension agent, has received the Northeast District William H. Booth Award, which recognizes extension agents for exemplary work with youth in the 4-H program. Presented by Georgia... click for more

6/21/2007
Heath Joins Georgia EMC

(Tucker, Ga., June 21)--Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently welcomed Tracy Heath as market research coordinator. In her new role, she will support marketing efforts of the Community and Economic Development Department through... click for more

6/18/2007
New Bill Brings Stiff Penalties for Metal Theft

(Tucker, Ga., June 18, 2007)—On June 12, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation passed during the recent session of the General Assembly that could bring harsher penalties to those charged with metals theft. “This has become a huge issue,&... click for more

6/18/2007
GEMC President/Ceo Appointed by Governor Perdue to Lead Statewide Task Force

(Tucker, Ga., June 18, 2007)—Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) President/CEO A. Paul Wood was recently appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to chair the Commission for a New Georgia Services Delivery Task Force. Under Wood’s... click for more

6/5/2007
EMCs Offer Green Energy to Another 83,000 Consumers

The recent addition brings Green Power EMC membership to 35 electric cooperatives in Georgia, the first utilities in the state to voluntary offer green energy to approximately 1.6 million households.  “This program continues to be ... click for more

6/4/2007
Georgia EMC Welcomes New Staff Member

(Tucker, Ga., June 4)-- Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently welcomed Patrick McComas as communications coordinator in the communications and member services department. In his new role, he will design and distribute various... click for more

5/31/2007
EMCs Provide Students Practical Learning in Nation’s Capitol

(Tucker, May 31)-- This summer, the electric membership corporations (EMCs) in Georgia are helping send six University of Georgia agricultural students to Washington, D.C. where they will learn about farm policy and how to bring that knowledge home... click for more

5/31/2007
EMCs Sponsor 3rd Congressional District Art Competition

(Tucker, May 31)--For the third year, the electric membership corporations (EMCs) in the 3rd congressional district, Georgia Transmission Corp. and Oglethorpe Power Corp., sponsored an annual Congressional Art Competition in honor of U.S. Rep. Lynn... click for more

4/23/2007
Statewide Electric Linemen to compete in Lineman's rodeo

(Atlanta, April 23)—More than 200 electric linemen throughout Georgia will display their unique skills during the 13th annual Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, scheduled May 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and... click for more

4/11/2007
Green Power EMC membership grows in Georgia

(Tucker, April 11)—Georgia’s first renewable energy program, Green Power EMC, just welcomed another 8,500 customers via its newest member, Oconee EMC in Dudley. The recent addition brings Green Power EMC membership to 32 electric... click for more

3/30/2007
EMCs in Georgia move to next phase in search for Wind Resources

(Atlanta, Ga. March 30) – Green Power EMC, a joint effort by 31 of the state’s electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) to generate and sell green energy from renewable resources, has announced it will move to the next phase of its wind... click for more

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