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Please remember to slow down and stay focused when approaching roadside work zones. Let’s all do our part to keep roadside crews, drivers and passengers safe during the busy construction season. #NWZAW

Special thank you to Amicalola EMC employees Kaylee McClure, Mary Jo Brown and Andy Bradshaw for attending the Pickens High School career expo today!

Today, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who power life!  Rain or shine, day or night, lineworkers brave challenging conditions to make sure we have electricity when we need it. #ThankALineworker #WeLoveLineworkers

*Attention: the update is complete, and our system is back up. Thank you for your patience.* Tomorrow, April 4, our automated billing system will be temporarily unavailable between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM for scheduled maintenance. Members can still call in and speak to a member services representative. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We want to remind you to support Georgia 4-H tomorrow, April 4 during the annual $4 for 4-H giving day! Giving to the Georgia 4-H Foundation creates opportunities for young people to have life-changing experiences like summer camp, project achievement, judging teams, environmental education, and beyond.   Counties receiving at least four donations will turn green on a Georgia map that is updated throughout the day. Join us as we support county 4-H programming that helps youth make the...

The weather is nice, and we know you can’t wait to start those outdoor projects! Remember to practice safe digging by contacting 811 first (by phone or online). Let’s work together to protect underground utility lines and ensure a safe environment for all.

Did you know electric co-ops have a “cooperative” approach to recovery and restoration after a major weather event? When disaster strikes, sister co-ops are standing by, ready to come to our aid. It’s one of the many ways co-ops work together to improve service for the local members we serve.

Last night we hosted our annual Youth Awards Banquet at Chattahoochee Technical College and celebrated some outstanding students from Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Pickens counties. Amicalola EMC gave away a total of 136 $1,000 scholarships to 2024 seniors. In addition, we recognized our 2024 Washington Youth Tour winners who are pictured below. From left to right: Stacey Fields, our Director of Public Relations, Farah Jones (Pickens High), Tlung Mang (Dawson County High), Addyson...

We thought what better time to talk about Georgia 4-H than Georgia Agriculture Awareness Week. Georgia is proud to be one of the largest state programs in the country with more than 240,000 active 4-H’ers across the state. The number four is an important symbol to the 4-H organization, but did you know just how symbolic it is? An “H” in each leaf of the four-leaf clover logo represents the tenants of the pledge: head, heart, hands, and health. April 4 marks the fourth day of the...

Today we celebrate Ag Day and the first day of spring! It is also Georgia Agriculture Awareness Week, and this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Georgia Department of Agriculture serving the people of GA. This week is set aside to celebrate Georgia farmers and their contributions to our state’s #1 industry. Want to join in? Head over to Georgia Department of Agriculture to learn more about what you can do and to see how others are getting involved. #GaAgWeek #GeorgiaGrown

It’s National Pi Day! Here’s some math that works in your favor… As a member of Amicalola EMC, you invest in the co-op by paying your electric bills, and we give a portion of that investment back to you when financial conditions allow – capital credits are your slice of the cooperative pie! #NationalPiDay #CooperativeDifference To find out if you have unclaimed capital credits you can call 706-253-5200 during regular business hours or visit any Amicalola EMC office.