2009 Archives

11/30/2009
Verner Named to Statewide Census Committee

(TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 30)—Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue recently announced the selection of Georgia EMC Vice President Bill Verner to the newly formed Complete Count Committee, a commission that will educate and coordinate community awareness and... click for more

11/17/2009
Georgia EMC President/CEO Named to Statewide Task Force

(TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 17)—Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) President/CEO Paul Wood has been selected by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to serve on a statewide Water Contingency Task Force. The purpose of the group is to unify Georgia&rs... click for more

11/3/2009
Businesses and Law Enforcement Pledge to Catch Thieves

(TUCKER, Ga., Nov. 3)—More than 80 representatives of law enforcement, electric and telecommunications utilities, agriculture and agribusiness, district attorneys, homebuilders and recyclers/scrap dealers gathered in middle Georgia October 28... click for more

10/30/2009
EMCs in Georgia Place in Top 10 in Nation

(TUCKER, Oct. 30)—Electric cooperatives in Georgia ranked among the top 10 in the nation during the 26th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo held October 17 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. EMC journeymen (the highest qualified individuals)... click for more

10/27/2009
EMCs Host Thousands at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Attendees of the 2009 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, held October 20-22 in Moultrie, visited a larger electric co-op exhibit this year via the combined efforts of the “EMCs of Georgia” and “Touchstone Energy” exhibits. &nbs... click for more

10/27/2009
Cutler Honored by National FFA

Gale Cutler, public relations coordinator with Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), was recently selected to receive the Honorary American FFA degree, the highest Honorary Degree bestowed by the National FFA organization. The award... click for more

9/24/2009
EMCs Volunteer During HOGA Week

(TUCKER, Ga., Sep. 24)—Employees of Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) throughout Georgia, Georgia EMC, Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp. will join forces during Hands on Georgia Week,... click for more

8/21/2009
EMCs Warn Consumers: Beware of Scam Artists

(TUCKER, Aug. 21)—The electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia are warning consumers to be wary of imposters who have manufactured another telephone scam in order to obtain personal information. In the latest scheme, the thieves... click for more

8/11/2009
EMCs Prepare for Possible Pandemic

(TUCKER, Aug. 11)—The electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia are closely following developments of the H1N1 flu, heeding the advice of public health officials and putting plans in place in anticipation of flu season this fall and... click for more

7/27/2009
Electric Cooperatives Featured in International Program

(TUCKER, Ga., July 27)—Coweta-Fayette EMC, Georgia EMC, Georgia Transmission Corp., and Oglethorpe Power Corp. recently played a prominent role in a leadership program for 250 Georgia leaders, showcasing EMC ties to a sister cooperative in... click for more

6/9/2009
Statham Promoted to Manager with Georgia EMC

(TUCKER, June 9)—Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently announced that Terri Statham has been promoted to manager, media relations. Her duties include working with statewide news organizations to increase awareness of the... click for more

5/29/2009
Green Power EMC Offers Conservation Tips and CFLs During Energy Expo

(TUCKER, May 29)-Green Power Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), a consortium of 38 EMCs in Georgia, will participate in Georgia Congressman John Barrow’s Energy Expo in Savannah on Saturday, May 30. Congressman Barrow (GA-12) has brought... click for more

5/12/2009
EMCs Deliver Message in Washington: Keep Electric Rates Affordable

(TUCKER, May 12)—Approximately 3,000 managers, directors and staff from electric membership corporations (EMCs) in Georgia and across the country recently gathered in Washington, D.C. to take an active role in the nation’s current energy ... click for more

5/8/2009
New Law Protects EMC Employees and the Public

(TUCKER, Ga., May 8)—On May 5, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation passed during the recent session of the General Assembly to limit the rise of metals thefts in Georgia, prevent resulting property loss and damage, and protect the safety of... click for more

5/7/2009
EMCs Showcase Skills at Lineman's Rodeo

(TUCKER, May 7)—Electric cooperatives in Georgia displayed the expertise needed to keep the lights on during the 15th Annual Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo held May 2 at GreyStone Power Corp. headquarters in Douglasville. According to Jim... click for more

4/20/2009
Study Shows Georgia Co-ops Spent $17 Million in Demand Reduction and Energy Savings

(TUCKER, Ga., April 20, 2009) – A recently released study of Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs)  reports that in 2008 the EMCs spent $17.2 million on programs that reduced demand by 173 MW, an 11 percent increase in... click for more

4/14/2009
EMCs Complete Power Restoration

As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) have completed power restoration following Monday’s severe weather. At the height of the storm, approximately 41,000 customers were without power after high winds and... click for more

4/14/2009
EMC Power Restoration Nearly Complete

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are restoring service to the final 60 customers without power following Monday’s severe weather, down from 300 earlier today. The remaining scattered outages are in... click for more

4/14/2009
EMCs Restore Power to More than 40,000

  EMCs Restore Power to More than 40,000   As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting 300 customers without power following Monday’s severe weather. The remaining outages are in... click for more

4/14/2009
EMCs Enter Final Stage of Power Restoration

As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 4,000 customers without power, down from 11,000 last night, and 41,000 at the height of Monday’s storm. Of the remaining customers,... click for more

4/13/2009
EMCs Continue Difficult Restoration Process

    EMCs Make Significant Progress   As of 8 p.m. Monday, April 13, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 11,000 customers without power, down from 24,000 this afternoon, and 41,000 at the height... click for more

4/13/2009
EMC Outages Decrease Throughout the Day

  EMC Outages Decrease Throughout the Day   As of 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 24,000 customers without power, mainly in south Fulton, Douglas and Paulding counties. ... click for more

4/13/2009
EMCs Report 41,000 Without Power

    As of noon on Monday, April 11, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 41,000 customers without power, primarily across metro Atlanta. Outages are due mainly to high winds and heavy rain causing trees ... click for more

4/13/2009
EMCs Report 20,000 Power Outages

        As of 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) are reporting approximately 20,000 customers without power, primarily in Douglas, Paulding, Cobb and Fulton counties. Outages are due mainly... click for more

2/4/2009
Electric Co-Ops Answer Plea for Help in Kentucky

(Tucker, Feb. 4)—Facing the biggest natural disaster in the state’s history, Kentucky has called upon EMCs in Georgia for the second time in recent days to send additional crews and equipment to restore electricity to approximately 500,00... click for more

1/12/2009
Bohannon Joins Georgia EMC

 PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STORY CONTACT: TERRI STATHAM PHONE: 770-270-6990 (Tucker, Jan 12.,)--Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently welcomed Brad Bohannon as government relations representative. A... click for more

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