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July 29, 2026 Outage Update 7:45 AM Our service area was hit last night by a strong storm system. There was unprecedent amounts of lightning, strong winds and rain, with talks of a possible tornado in Pickens County. After the storm, our outage count was roughly 9,000 around midnight. Currently, we have 2,749 members without power at 122 separate locations. Crews have worked through the night and will continue to do so until power is restored. Right now, we are aware of at least...

A group of outstanding students from across Georgia, including Caleigh Hoffard of Jasper, Zander Shute of Ellijay, Jack Swafford of Dawsonville, and Adleigh Wingate of Ellijay recently returned from the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, a transformative, week-long leadership experience and tour of Washington D.C. sponsored by Georgia’s electric membership corporations, including Amicalola EMC. From June 12–19, Caleigh, Zander, Jack and Adleigh joined more than 1,700 high school...

We have recently become aware of an unauthorized website falsely claiming to represent the Amicalola EMC Trust. Please be aware that the only official online information regarding the Amicalola EMC Trust is available through our website at amicalolaemc.com. To help protect yourself from fraudulent websites, always use caution when clicking links found in emails or internet search results. If you are searching for Amicalola EMC online, verify that the website address is amicalolaemc.com...

The 2026 Nominating Committee met on June 24, 2026, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 3, 2026. Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are Randall Ponder, representing Post #1 (Gilmer County & Murray County); Charles Fendley representing Post #3 (Pickens County); and John Bennett, representing Post #6 (Cherokee County & Bartow County). Other nominations may be made...

A Nominating Committee was appointed by the Board of Directors of Amicalola EMC at its June meeting to make nominations for directors whose terms expire at the Annual Meeting to be held October 3, 2026. This Nominating Committee made up of Zach Cagle (representing Bartow/Cherokee Counties); Lee Lowman (representing Dawson/Forsyth Counties); Tim Ingram (representing Gordon/Pickens Counties); Clark Anderson (representing Lumpkin County); and Freddie Vick, (representing Fannin/Gilmer/Murray...

Every generation leaves behind a legacy, footprints that shape the future. The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour is your chance to do the same. For over 60 years, electric cooperatives have sent high school students to Washington, D.C., to discover their voice, step into history and begin writing the story only they can tell. This once-in-a-lifetime experience isn’t just about seeing the nation’s capital. It’s about preparing students to lead, to grow and to make their mark on the...

Amicalola EMC is proud to partner with CoBank through its Sharing Success program to contribute $15,000 to the Amicalola EMC Trust in support of Operation Round-Up. Since launching in 1999, Operation Round-Up has allowed Amicalola EMC members to make a meaningful difference in their communities simply by rounding up their monthly power bill to the nearest dollar. Those extra cents—often less than 50 cents per month—are contributed to the Amicalola EMC Trust, an independent nonprofit...

Amicalola EMC is pleased to announce that 142 high school seniors from across the cooperative’s service area were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship presentation took place at the Youth Awards Banquet on March 17, held at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper. These scholarships are granted based primarily on academic performance, SAT/ACT scores, and financial need. In addition to the scholarships, four outstanding students were selected as delegates for the 2026...

The recent Area Wiring Contest held at Amicalola EMC in Jasper highlighted electrical skills of local students. John Rodney from Pickens High School earning first place and a $500 scholarship. Ava Buice from Sonoraville High School placed second and received a $300 scholarship. Supported by the local FFA chapter and Amicalola EMC, the annual EMC/FFA Career Development Event offers students hands-on experience in electrical wiring while strengthening critical thinking and communication...

January 27, 2026 – On Tuesday morning, three of our AEMC crews were sent to Habersham EMC to provide storm relief after their system was heavily impacted by Winter Storm Fern. This is what our linemen do. Once things are secure at home—once our own members are safe and service is stable—our crews are ready to lace up their boots and answer the call for help. Winter storms don’t respect service territories, and neither does the commitment shared by electric cooperatives. When one...

7:00 AM Winter Storm Update Loading up before day breaks... it's just one of the many attributes of a lineman. Thanks to Kennon Nazerian from dispatch for capturing this photo this morning. The crews made great progress last night before breaking off. We are down to 670 members without power at 35 separate locations. We'd like to say a special thank you to the community for the outpouring of love and support for these utility workers! It's certainly not easy to leave your homes and...

Amicalola EMC offices will open tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning. The safety of our employees is top priority, and we appreciate our members understanding. If roads are icy, it's best to stay put until travel conditions improve. Thank you!