Georgia EMC
@Georgia_EMC
Trade association for 41 electric membership cooperatives in Georgia which provide electricity to 5 million Georgians, nearly half the state's population.
It's #LineworkerAppreciationDay! Today and every day, we thank electric lineworkers for their continued courage, skill and commitment to keeping our communities connected. #ThankALineworker
While costs are climbing, Georgia’s EMCs are fighting to hold the line to keep energy affordable. Because that’s what neighbors do. When challenges come, we stand together. All for one. One for all.
Georgia’s EMCs give their all. Empowered by the 5 million Georgians they serve. Not-for-profit. Community-driven. Because when 5 million stand together, they are powerful.
Georgia Sen. Steve Gooch received the first-ever EMC Electric Cooperative Champion Award today, honoring his work to support safe, reliable and affordable power to 5 million Georgians served by EMCs. Congratulations @StephenGooch !
GA's EMCs are 41 member-owned NOT-for-profit electric utilities. Who are our 6,000 workers? They’re your neighbors joining you umpiring little league games and coaching soccer. Showing up. Standing together. Providing power at cost and serving over 5 million Georgians.
A great day on Capitol Hill for GA's Electric Cooperative Washington Youth Tour Delegates! #ytdc #ytdcga25 #EmpowerYT25
Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives serve over 5 million Georgians powering homes, businesses and farms across the state. Georgia’s 41 member-owned, NOT-for-profit electric utilities are accountable to the people they serve. Power at cost by neighbors, for neighbors!
It's Economic Development Week! Our economic development team assists EMCs and the communities they serve on their economic growth journey. Whether it's working to attract new businesses or empowering local leaders, together we’re building a stronger Georgia!
Congrats to our 2025 Co-ops Lead Graduates! Co-ops Lead is our advanced leadership program designed to equip & empower EMC leaders to actively drive community & economic development within their service areas. Can't wait to see how these EMC leaders help their communities grow!
Lineworkers from across Georgia showed off their skills at the 2025 Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo—a day of competition, safety, and teamwork. ⚡👏 Now in its 31st year, the rodeo celebrates the trade and the families who support it. tinyurl.com/ympu2jsw
Thank you, @RepMikeCollins!
When @Georgia_EMC comes to town, you find the biggest room available. It was great to speak with the folks who keep the lights on in Central Georgia. Swing by any time!
EMC leaders visited D.C. for @NRECA’s Legislative Conference, urging Congress to support EMCs by avoiding premature power plant closure, fast-tracking energy infrastructure projects and boosting grid reliability. Thanks to all who met with us! #CoopsOnTheHill #PoweringTomorrow
Lineworkers from @GreyStonePower & @CarrollEMC work together on a C-8 pole at our recent Exercise 2 training course. In this lab, apprentices deconstruct and rebuild a three-phase line with full climbing gear, as well as learn skills and gain knowledge for working in the field.
A lineworker’s load can be heavy! Equipment & tools they carry while climbing a utility pole can weigh 50 lbs - same as 6 gal of water! For #LineworkerAppreciationDay, read more about The Power Behind Your Power in @georgiamagazine: tinyurl.com/3epyy256 #ThankaLineworker
Congratulations to Bradley Harris, named vice president, community and economic development at Georgia EMC. Read the full news release at tinyurl.com/4e768d24
It's #AgWeek! Georgia's EMCs are honored to provide support to GA’s ag community. By sponsoring and participating in youth agricultural programs, the centennial farms program, local ag extension agencies and the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, EMCs are committed to the future of Ag!
Strong winds & probable tornadoes brought down trees & power lines, leaving 28,000 outages at EMCs across GA this morning. For your safety, stay away from downed power lines. Monitor your local EMC’s website for updates as they work diligently & safely to restore power.
Here's a look at just one of the many repairs taking place right now. This double circuit pole on Highway 61, affecting members from Highway 278 to Paulding County High School, was shredded during the storm. You can see what a hot mess it is with all of the tangled wires.
Be weather aware! Strong storms are expected across Georgia beginning Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. With the forecasted possibility of tornadoes and damaging winds, power outages are a possibility. Be sure you have weather alerts on and your safe space ready!
The threat for severe storms, including tornadoes, damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail, on Saturday and Sunday is increasing. We could even see a few strong storms this afternoon and early evening. *NOW* is the time to begin preparations! #gawx ready.gov/tornadoes
Thank you for honoring Georgia's lineworkers @johnfkennedyga!
When disaster strikes, Georgia’s linemen always rise to the occasion to support their fellow Georgians. It was great to honor these brave men and women who put their lives on the line to support Georgia families and power our communities around the state!
Thomas Holt, a 2024 Washington Youth Tour delegate from @IrwinEMC, was chosen by his peers to serve as GA’s rep. on the @NRECA Youth Leadership Council. This week, members of the council are interacting with co-op leaders, touring the city and engaging in leadership sessions.
