Summer heat can be brutal. Use fans to stay a few degrees cooler. Remember to bump up the thermostat to save energy
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Energy Saving Tips for Summer
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Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer are in full swing, and it’s ruff out there. So the question is, how do we cope? The answer – not quite as simple. Lots of popsicles, perhaps.
Saving energy during the hottest time of the year can seem impossible, but with a little discipline you can make small changes that will pay off in the long run! The big ticket item: cooling your home. Your HVAC is using a lot of energy in order to keep the inside cooler than the outside. This is why we suggest raising your thermostat. However, that’s not the only way to keep things cool. Window coverings, for example, can be a big help. The Department of Energy says the smart management of window coverings can reduce heat gain by up to 77%. Remembering when to open and close those window coverings might take some training on your part, but the rewards are worth it.
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Offices Closed for 4th of July
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AEMC NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS
The 2024 Nominating Committee met on June 27, 2024, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 5, 2024.
Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are David Pierce, representing Post #2 (Gilmer County & Fannin County); Travis Cline representing Post #5 (Cherokee County); Reggie Stowers, representing Post #8 (Dawson County & 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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Real Heroes Are Rounding Up!
This April the Operation RoundUp board met and awarded $24,000 to local non-profits and qualifying individuals.
The following groups received grants:
- Angels on Horseback
- Camp Kudzu
- Pickens County 4-H
- St. Vincent de Paul
- The Place
- Tiny Stitches
- Core Vocational Training
- Ferst Readers of Pickens County
- Mountain Wisdom, Inc.
- MUST Ministries, Inc.
- North Georgia Family Partners, LLC
- Operation Appreciation, Inc.
- Weekend Snack Program
Qualifying individuals in need received grants for clothes, shoes, groceries, propane, health needs and medical bills.
Co-op members who participate in Operation RoundUp contribute, on average, $6 annually. Even though the individual donation seems small, when combined, Operation RoundUp can make a real difference in our communities. We owe a big thank you to our consumer members who give to the program. You are the real heroes!
To learn more or to join Operation RoundUp please call 706-253-5200.
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5 ways to grow your summer energy savings
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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 5, 2024. This Nominating Committee made up of Zach Cagle (representing Bartow/Cherokee Counties); Lee Lowman (representing Dawson/Forsyth Counties); Tim Ingram (representing Gordon/Pickens Counties); Doug Caldwell (representing Lumpkin County); and Michael Hyatt, (representing Fannin/Gilmer/Murray Counties) shall meet at the headquarters office in Jasper on June 27, 2024.
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First Day of Summer
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Recognizing Lightning Safety Awareness Week
It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week! Summer storms can pop up quickly, so know how to stay safe. If you hear thunder, quickly seek shelter in a sturdy building. #LightningSafetyAwarenessWeek
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Happy Father’s Day