67 local teachers recently got a surprise classroom visit. Amicalola EMC directors and staff members made the rounds surprising winning teachers with a big check at 34 private and public schools in Amicalola EMC’s service area throughout Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Pickens counties.
This was the sixth year for the Bright Ideas program, which has awarded almost $250,000 to area teachers since 2010. Created to reward teachers who develop innovative classroom projects that otherwise would not receive funding, the program is funded in compliance with Georgia’s unclaimed property laws.
Amicalola EMC congratulates all the winning teachers and we look forward to rewarding more bright ideas in the future.
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Amicalola EMC awards over $47,000 to local teachers
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Amicalola EMC provides over $300,000 in funding for local communities
Electric cooperatives, like Amicalola EMC, aren’t like other utilities. Cooperatives are non-profit and are owned by their consumer/members. One benefit of that membership involves the return of excess revenue to members in the form of capital credits.
Due to a change in Georgia’s unclaimed property laws in 2005, Amicalola EMC is now allowed to distribute unclaimed refunds throughout the communities it serves for education, economic development and 501(c)3 charities. It is important to note that state law will only allow these funds to be used for these approved purposes and will not allow the unclaimed refunds to be used to offset rates or pay power bills.
This year, Amicalola EMC is providing $300,946 in funding to local communities. Donations include $43,000 to local volunteer fire departments; $125,000 to high school juniors and seniors for college scholarships; $55,000 to the Bright Ideas teacher grant winners; $20,000 to Reinhardt University and $5,000 to the Bethesda Community Clinic in Cherokee County with a matching $5,000 from CoBank (a national cooperative bank serving industries across rural America).
Other donations include grants to the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska, the Gilmer/Ellijay/East Ellijay Joint Development Authority, Dawson County Chamber, Harrison Park (Ellijay) and the Pickens County Chamber.Amicalola EMC continues to be a strong supporter of the communities it serves. While focused on providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity, Amicalola EMC is also working to improve the quality of life for local residents.
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Amicalola EMC members receive $2 million
Members from 1995 and 1996 to receive refunds
Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation announces a general refund of capital credit monies for members who had service during 1995 and 1996. The total amount of the refund is approximately $2 million.
Amicalola EMC is a not-for profit electric cooperative. Based upon the cooperative business model, monies collected from members, in excess of operating costs, are returned to members in the form of capital credit refunds when the financial condition of the cooperative allows. The current refund is based on the dollar amount paid by the member during 1995 and 1996.
All members who still have an active account with Amicalola EMC will receive a credit on this month’s electric bill; other refunds will be sent by check. For more information, please contact the Member Service department at 706-253-5200. -
Pole Inspections
Beginning Monday, August 10 and continuing through the remainder of 2015, TRC Solutions, working as a contractor for Amicalola EMC, will be doing a joint use pole inventory. Work will begin in three areas: White, GA. near the Bartow/Cherokee county line, northern Gilmer County and eastern Lumpkin County. The TRC Solutions logo will be displayed on the vehicle, as well as a sign identifying them as a “Contractor for Amicalola EMC”. In addition, McCullough Utilities will be performing pole inspections in Gilmer County.
These are just a couple of many necessary maintenance projects that help us keep the lights on. Members should not be inconvenienced in any way. Please contact Member Service at 706-253-5200 for more information. -
Bright Ideas
Teachers get ready! Bright Ideas is coming back soon. Online applications will be accepted beginning August 3, 2015.
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AEMC NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS
The 2015 Nominating Committee met on June 30, 2015, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 3, 2015.
Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are Travis D. Cline, representing Post #5 (Cherokee County); David J. Pierce representing Post #2 (Gilmer/Fannin Counties); Reggie Stowers, representing Post #8 (Lumpkin/Dawson Counties).
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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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 3, 2015. This Nominating Committee made up of Lillie T. Puckett (representing Bartow/Cherokee Counties); Doug Blackstock (representing Dawson/Forsyth Counties); Grady Evans (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 30, 2015.
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Earth Day 2015
This Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Join Amicalola EMC’s 2015 Earth Day celebration by changing a light bulb! If every American home replaced just one light bulb with one that has earned the ENERGY STAR rating, we would save enough energy to light 2 million homes for a year and save about $460 million in annual energy costs.
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April is National Safe Digging Month
April is National Safe Digging Month. Remember to call 811 before you dig! Callers are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of all underground utility lines (such as gas, water, or electricity) with flags, paint or both.
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If not properly installed, portable electric generators can become deadly.
ESFi :: Electrical Safety Foundation International
Portable electric generators provide a good source of power during electrical outages, but if improperly installed or operated, can become deadly. Visit www.electrical-safety.org or call 706-253-5200 for more information.