Thursday, November 21, 2024 The Sub Area I EMC/FFA Electrification Contest was held at Amicalola EMC in Jasper. Sponsored by the EMCs of Georgia, including Amicalola EMC, this contest is offered by the Agriculture Education program of the Georgia Department of Education. Participating students are provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in electrical wiring, critical thinking and communications. The EMC views these activities as a way to promote education and safety when working with electricity.
Amicalola welcomed students from the following high schools: Adairsville, Creekview, Dawson, North Murray, Pickens, Sonoraville, and Southeast Whitfield.
The first place winner representing Pickens High School was Wyatt Richards, followed by Aaron Dickson (Creekview High) in second place, and Slate Jones (Dawson High) in third place.