If you were awarded a college scholarship earlier this year, it’s time to claim your money. Go to https://www.amicalolaemc.com/scholarship-award-form/ and complete the online form. Your funds will be sent to the college you indicate by September 10, 2022. For additional information, please email Stacey Fields at staceyf@amicalolaemc.com.
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2022 Scholarship winners – it’s time to claim your money!
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Bright Ideas 2022 coming soon!
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AEMC NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS
The 2022 Nominating Committee met on June 28, 2022, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 1, 2022.
Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are James Bryan, representing Post #4 (Pickens County & Gordon County); Kathy Burt representing Post #7 (Dawson County & Forsyth County); and Edward Tucker, representing Post #9 (Lumpkin County).
Other nominations may be made by Nomination by Petition of 15 or more members. A Nomination by Petition must be made within 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting. For more information, you may call the headquarters office in Jasper, (706) 253-5200.
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Cooling tips for these hot summer days
Cooling Tips
- Set your programmable thermostat as high as is comfortable in the summer, and raise the setpoint when you’re sleeping or away from home.
- Clean or replace filters on air conditioners once a month or as recommended.
- Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing; when replacing exhaust fans, consider installing high-efficiency, low-noise models.
- During summer, keep the window coverings closed during the day to block the sun’s heat.
- Select energy-efficient products when you buy new cooling equipment.
- Visit www.amicalolaemc.com and select “Home Energy Suite” for more ways to save!
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Record breaking heat – stay hydrated
With Georgia predicted to endure record breaking heat this week, it’s important to take steps to protect your health. According to the Red Cross, the most important thing you can do is stay hydrated. The average person needs 3/4 gallon of fluid per day, and water is the best choice. It’s also important to be able to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Please see the attached listing of signs and symptoms from the CDC (Center for Disease Control).
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2022 Scholarship Winners – It’s time to claim your money!
If you were awarded a college scholarship during April 2022, it’s time to claim your money. Go to https://www.amicalolaemc.com/scholarship-award-form/ and complete the online form. Your funds will be sent to the college you indicate by September 10, 2022. For additional information, please email Stacey Fields at staceyf@amicalolaemc.com.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
A Nominating Committee was appointed by the Board of Directors of Amicalola EMC at its June meeting to make nominations for directors whose terms expire at the Annual Meeting to be held October 1, 2022. This Nominating Committee made up of Steve Garrison (representing Bartow/Cherokee Counties); Lee Lowman (representing Dawson/Forsyth Counties); Tim Ingram (representing Gordon/Pickens Counties); Doug Caldwell (representing Lumpkin County); and Jerry Weaver, (representing Fannin/Gilmer/Murray Counties) shall meet at the headquarters office in Jasper on June 28, 2022.
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Pole inspections to begin in Pickens County
Amicalola EMC, and other utility companies, routinely perform power pole inspection programs. This is done to reduce replacement costs, extend the life of the poles and to increase the safety and reliability of the electric system.
Starting now and continuing for the next couple of months, pole inspections will be taking place in Pickens County in the Bent Tree, Cove Road and Grandview communities.
Inspections are being conducted by McCullough Utilities. A sign identifying them as a “Contractor for Amicalola EMC” will be visible on the vehicles.
Maintenance projects like these help us keep the lights on. Amicalola EMC members should not be inconvenienced in any way. Please contact Member Service at 706-253-5200 for more information.
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Amicalola EMC offices closed for Memorial Day
Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Operation RoundUp awards over $25,000 to local charities and individuals in need
Amicalola EMC’s Operation RoundUp awards $25,821 to local charities and those in need
(Jasper, GA) The quarterly meeting of Amicalola EMC’s Operation RoundUp board was held in April 2022. Due to the generosity of thousands of Amicalola EMC members who “round-up” for charity, $25,821 was awarded to area non-profits and individuals in need. Grants were presented to the following local non-profits:
- Act Together Ministries
- Angels on Horseback
- Burnt Mountain Center
- Ferst Readers of Pickens County
- Gilmer Learning Center
- Goshen Valley
- Lloyd Harben Memorial Scholarship
- MUST Ministries
- Operation Appreciation
- Pickens County 4-H
- Ruth House Ministries
- Tiny Stitches
In addition, qualifying local individuals received financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing and health needs. The monthly cost to you can never be more than .99 a month and the average is only about $6 a year. Please call 706-253-5200 to join!