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January 27, 2026 – On Tuesday morning, three of our AEMC crews were sent to Habersham EMC to provide storm relief after their system was heavily impacted by Winter Storm Fern. This is what our linemen do. Once things are secure at home—once our own members are safe and service is stable—our crews are ready to lace up their boots and answer the call for help. Winter storms don’t respect service territories, and neither does the commitment shared by electric cooperatives. When one...

7:00 AM Winter Storm Update Loading up before day breaks... it's just one of the many attributes of a lineman. Thanks to Kennon Nazerian from dispatch for capturing this photo this morning. The crews made great progress last night before breaking off. We are down to 670 members without power at 35 separate locations. We'd like to say a special thank you to the community for the outpouring of love and support for these utility workers! It's certainly not easy to leave your homes and...

Amicalola EMC offices will open tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning. The safety of our employees is top priority, and we appreciate our members understanding. If roads are icy, it's best to stay put until travel conditions improve. Thank you!

8:00 AM Winter Storm Update We were fortunate through the night as ice accumulations held off for most of our service area. However, early this morning we saw outage numbers begin to rise. Around 5:30 AM we were at roughly 2,500 people out of power. All of our crews have been responding to outages since last night, and we have several more contract crews and sister EMCs on standby ready to help with outages today. Special thanks to MasTec, Clay Electric and Satilla EMC for sending...

Thursday, January 22, 2026 – A winter storm watch remains in effect for our service area from late Friday night through Monday morning. Amicalola EMC will continue to monitor the forecast and make necessary preparations in the event severe weather impacts our area. Currently, this watch includes predictions of 0.25 to 0.75 inches of ice accumulation, with snow or sleet amounts of an inch or less. Power outages may occur due to ice on power lines and trees, and travel could be very...

Please be advised that crews from McCulloch Utility Services will begin conducting power pole inspections on behalf of Amicalola EMC starting this week. Inspections will take place in the northern portion of our service territory, including the following areas: 515 N 52 E Turniptown Road Boardtown Road Portions of Chatsworth Highway These routine inspections help ensure system reliability and allow us to continue providing safe and dependable service to our members.

In June, Amicalola EMC sent four of our area’s brightest students on the trip of a lifetime! Read more about the Youth Tour and how to apply for this year’s trip in the latest issue of Georgia Magazine.

(Jasper, GA) — Amicalola EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that operates under the cooperative business model, which is guided by seven key principles. One of these principles is members’ economic participation. This means members share equally in the cooperative’s assets and receive refunds when revenues exceed the cost of providing electric service. This year, the Amicalola EMC Board of Directors approved the return of more than $2.1 million in capital credits to...

Winter can bring cold weather and increase energy use in your home. Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy and money: Mind the Thermostat: If you have a traditional heating and cooling system, set the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Consider a smart or programmable thermostat for additional savings. Get Cozy: Before turning up the thermostat, add layers of clothing for additional warmth. Don’t Block the Heat: Make sure your vents are open and not blocked by...

Amicalola EMC personnel will be energizing a new substation located in Cherry Log, GA on Wednesday, November 19. Work will begin around 7:30 AM. Expect an increased presence of trucks, equipment and utility workers in the area, including intermittent closures or blockages along Lucius Rd. If possible, please consider using an alternate route to avoid the intersection. If you encounter delays, remain patient and use extra caution when driving near workers and equipment. We appreciate your...

(Jasper, Ga., Nov 10, 2025) – A dangerous tree trimming accident had a positive outcome thanks to the safety training and actions of an employee from Amicalola EMC. In recognition of his quick actions, Anthony Lowman, right-of-way crew leader at Amicalola EMC, received a Lifesaving Award from Georgia EMC during the state association’s annual meeting held on November 10 in Savannah. On July 15, Gilmer County Fire & Rescue responded to a distress call involving a man who...

This year Amicalola EMC representatives surprised 69 teachers with big checks to help fund their bright ideas. The cooperative made their way to 28 different schools in the service area throughout Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Pickens counties. The Bright Ideas program rewards teachers who go the extra mile to research and implement innovative classroom projects that might not otherwise receive funding. Amicalola EMC awarded a total of $46,720 this year, bringing the total to...