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Critical Connections: How Electricity Gets To You

Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life. We’re proud to be your local, trusted energy provider. From the time it’s created to the time it’s used, electricity travels great distances to be available at the flip of a switch. That’s what makes the electric grid our nation’s most complex machine–and one of our nation’s greatest achievements.



Weather Ready Checklist

As we continue to be weather aware today, tonight and into tomorrow it's a good idea to double check your supplies and make sure you have the things that you need. We urge our members to have the things you need easily accessible to you in the event of a power outage.



Winter Weather Impacts

Prolonged winter weather can put a strain on our electric grid, creating potential for energy supply shortages. Here are a few energy-saving tips you can try at home to reduce energy use, save money and help relieve pressure on the grid during extreme winter temps. #saveenergy



System Maintenance

Amicalola EMC's online and phone bill payment service will be unavailable on January 1, 2024 until 4:00 PM for year end processing.  We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that everyone has a Happy New Year!



Happy New Year From Amicalola EMC!

Our offices will be closed Monday, January 1st for New Years. Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year!



Christmas Office Closures

Our offices will be closed for Christmas on Monday, December 25th & Tuesday, December 26th. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!



Utility Scams

Please don't fall victim to a scam. Here's some important info to remember! Remember, our member service employees cannot process payments over the phone. Only you can pay over the phone and only by using our automated payment system. Other ways to pay your bill include: Pay in person in our office or drive thru, pay online by credit card or debit card using the customer portal, set up automated payments using a credit card or bank draft. In all situations, you are the one initiating the...



Amicalola EMC Scholarship

We are now accepting applications for the Amicalola EMC Scholarship Program! To apply for a scholarship, the student must be a high school senior and reside in an Amicalola EMC household.  Scholarships will be awarded based upon grade point average, SAT or ACT scores and financial need. Please visit www.amicalolaemc.com, My Community, Scholarships to apply.  The deadline to enter is January 31, 2024.  If you have questions please reach out to Stacey Fields staceyf@amicalolaemc.com or...



The Trip of a Lifetime

This Summer Amicalola EMC will send four students on the trip of a lifetime! Delegates will travel to Washington, D.C. on an all-expenses paid leadership development experience June 14-21. Applicants must be a high school junior between 16 and 18 years of age at the time of the tour, and must reside in a Amicalola EMC household. Go to https://www.amicalolaemc.com/washington-youth-tour-application/ to apply today! Questions? Contact Stacey Fields staceyf@amicalolaemc.com or Kadie Shaw...



The Cooperative Difference

We’re thankful for the gift of your membership! Amicalola EMC’s members are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to power your holiday season.



Champions of Reliability

Keeping the lights on is vital for local communities, the economy and our national security. Electric co-ops are champions of reliability and advocate energy policies that promote reliability and affordability for all. #PoweringTomorrow



Helicopter Tree Trimming Along Highway 108 and Highway 20

Keeping the right of way clear is a big part of keeping the lights on for our members. Agricultural Air Services, contracted by Amicalola EMC, will begin trimming the right of way at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 108 and continue along 108 on Tuesday, December 12th if weather permits. Using a helicopter equipped with aerial saw blades, the project should take approximately two weeks to complete. While Agricultural Air Services will handle the trimming and road control, Amicalola...