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December 30, 2024 Today's strong wind gusts continue to cause power outages, with numbers steadily increasing. Currently, more than 3,000 members are without power. Reports of downed trees are coming in. We urge everyone to exercise caution while traveling this afternoon and evening. If you encounter a downed power line, please stay back to stay safe, and always assume it’s energized. Our crews are working diligently to restore power as safely and quickly as possible. If you need to...

Amicalola EMC will be performing necessary maintenance in the Big Canoe area on Thursday, January 2 from 8 AM - 1 PM. This outage will last approximately 5 hours and will affect the following streets: Quail Cove, Canada Geese Point, Indigo Bunting Trail, Tanger Way, Grouse Gap Drive, Green Heron Point, Wood Duck Way and Mallard Cove. We appreciate your understanding and your patience.

Our offices will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day so our employees can celebrate the holiday with their families. We appreciate your understanding! If you need to report an outage, please call one of the following numbers: 706-253-0359 OR 706-276-0359 OR 706-864-0359.

Take a tip from Santa! During the holiday season, a lower thermostat setting = more presents under the tree.

Amicalola EMC is now accepting applications for the 2025 Scholarship and Washington Youth Tour programs! 2025 Amicalola EMC Scholarship - CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION To be eligible for the scholarship, high school seniors must live in a household where Amicalola EMC supplies their power. Scholarship winners are chosen based primarily on grade point average, SAT or ACT scores, and financial need. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. Those that apply are required to include a...

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...

Thanks to Pickens County Head Start for having us this morning! The kiddos loved the "power truck" and we were glad to hear that they recognized us. Jonathan Farmer talked to each class about electrical safety, specifically when you see an Amicalola EMC truck working in the field. It's ok to wave from a distance, but it's important not to come close as there are many dangers with downed powerlines and working around electricity. We had a few say they want to be lineworkers one day, and we'd...

On Wednesday, December 4th Amicalola EMC will be updating wire in the area from HWY 53 along New Town Street to the railroad tracks at Stargel Street and Prince Street. Weather permitting, work in this area will start around 9 AM and last roughly 4 hours. To those consumers that will be directly affected by this planned outage, we thank you for your patience as we perform needed updates in your area.

Starting later this week, Amicalola EMC will have right of way maintenance crews in the Bent Tree Community trimming trees along the powerlines that serve your home. You may experience some blinking lights during this time. There may also be brief power interruptions. Amicalola EMC will make every effort to keep these instances to a minimum. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we perform this necessary maintenance work during the next few weeks.

August is Back-to-School Safety Month, so let’s remember to play it safe as we begin a new school year. A friendly reminder to slow down as you drive through residential areas and school zones. ⚠️

Everyone is headed back to school, and you know what that means... Bright Ideas! Head on over to https://www.amicalolaemc.com/education-grant-application/ to learn more about Amicalola EMC's Bright Ideas teacher grant program. We would love to help fund that special project you've been planning. Apply by August 30th to be entered for a chance to win one of our early bird prizes! The final deadline to apply will be September 6th by 5PM. The Bright Ideas teacher grant program is part of...

Teachers, the Bright Ideas teacher grant program has returned and we are looking for your bright ideas! This program is a competition designed to reward teachers who take the time to plan, research and put into action a creative classroom learning experience for their students. Amicalola EMC has awarded a total of $627,093.33 since the program began in 2010. These grants are offered to Georgia certified teachers within the Amicalola EMC service area. For more information and to apply please...