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Georgia's electric cooperatives are proud to be a key partner in making our state No. 1 for business... again!We have done it again. Georgia has been awarded “Best Business Climate” by Site Selection for the 6th year in a row! It is unprecedented for a Governor to win this many times. Congrats to Governor Nathan Deall and the state of Georgia!
www.georgia.org/newsroom/press-releases/site-selection-ranks-georgias-business-climate-no-1-for-s...
Tragedy added to the devastation of #HurricaneMichael. Please remember to always move over or slow down when driving past utility vehicles to keep workers safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with West Florida Electric Cooperative, those who were injured and the families of the linemen who lost their lives last night. #coopstrong #linemenstrong
Grady EMC, headquartered in Cairo, has a service territory that covers 3,000 miles and 19,000 meters—all of which were affected by #HurricaneMichael. At least 400 poles were broken, and replacing just one can take up to 4 hours.
Linemen and utility workers from all over the southeastern U.S. have been working from before dawn until after dark every day to restore power, and EMCs appreciate members' patience as we all work together to rebuild our electric distribution system and our communities. #coopnation #coopstrong #ThankALinemanThese are some of the many photos of damage caused by Hurricane Michael and the restoration efforts our team and visiting crews are working on.
EMC linemen have been front-and-center these past few weeks, working tirelessly in response to the devastation of #HurricaneMichael (#ThankALineman), but it takes all types of jobs to run an electric co-op. As “Careers in Energy Week” wraps up today, check out the video below to learn more about the career opportunities available at EMCs and the cooperative difference.Looking for a rewarding career? Georgia co-op employees tell you about the kinds of jobs available at an electric membership cooperative (EMC) and why you sh...
A lineman's perspective on #HurricaneMichael. Greg Pannell helped restore power after Hurricane Katrina and says the damage in Southwest Georgia rivals what he saw then.
This crew from Walton EMC first traveled down to Oconee Electric Membership Corporation then on to Three Notch Electric to assist with power restoration efforts. #ThankALineman
Three Notch Electric
Take a look at this interview with one of the journeyman lineman crew leaders here to help us restore your power.
Greg Pannell with Walton EMC helped restore power after Hurricane Katrina. He says the damage to our system rivals what he saw there.