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Amicalola EMC began awarding their 2023 Bright Ideas Teacher Grants today as they presented $7,373 to 14 winning teachers in Lumpkin County.  Teachers at Cottrell Elementary, Lumpkin Middle, Lumpkin High and Blackburn Elementary were surprised today with "big" checks. This year, Amicalola EMC is awarding $50,222.74 to 74 winning teachers at 29 schools across the Amicalola EMC service area.  All funding is in accordance with Georgia's unclaimed property laws.  Amicalola EMC is pleased to...

Amicalola EMC employees dressed in pink today and are wearing bracelets to help bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Held in October every year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide.

October is National Cooperative Month.  Across the U.S., co-ops play a vital role in growing communities by promoting economic empowerment, fostering community engagement and supporting the unique needs of co-op members.  At Amicalola EMC, our mission is to power your life so you can do all the things you need to grow.  #CoopMonth

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. October is ADHD Awareness Month and Amicalola EMC employees are showing their support by wearing orange awareness bracelets and orange clothing.

Willie Wiredhand says "Happy fall, ya'll"  and he invites you to the annual meeting this Saturday, October 7 at the headquarters office in Jasper.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., entertainment by the Glorybound Quarter will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the business session will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m.  We hope to see you there! Created in 1950, Willie is the mascot of NRECA and the electric cooperatives.  He was introduced as the rural farmer's "servant and best friend" always...

It pays to enter early! We had 138 teachers beat the early bird deadline which puts them in the random gift card drawing!  The following teachers will be receiving a gift card in the mail! Andrea Ingham of Clayton Elementary, Cherokee County Selina Williamson of Cottrell Elementary, Lumpkin County Julianne Hunter of Dawson Jr. High, Dawson County Lacey Richard of Ellijay Elementary, Gilmer County Jennie Smith of Hill City Elementary, Pickens County Seth Alhadeff, Lumpkin High,...

Who's accidentally left ceiling fans running in an empty room?  Don't worry, we've done it too. Turn them off when you leave the room to #SaveEnergy.  

Teachers, Willie Wiredhand reminds you, it's time to apply for the Amicalola EMC Bright Ideas teacher grant program.   Visit www.amicalolaemc.com, My Community, Bright Ideas to apply!

Last night, the annual Amicalola EMC (AEMC) Task Force banquet was held at Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper.  Close to 100 members from across the AEMC service area enjoyed a meal and listened to remarks by Board Chairman Charles Fendley, CEO Todd Payne, GA Representative Rick Jasperse (R), District 11 and GA Representative Johnny Chastain (R), District 7. Since 1972, the AEMC Task Force has served as a voice for the electric cooperative, helping to educate others on key issues...

To maximize ceiling fan efficiency, rotate the blades counterclockwise during summer months.  

Today is National 811 Day. Play it safe! If you're planning any projects that require digging, remember to contact 811 at least five days before the work begins.