85th cgemc annual meeting
Please make plans to join us for the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) Annual Meeting of Members on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Registration will be conducted in a drive-through format.
To allow more time for traffic flow, registration will open no later than 8 a.m. Members will enter the CGEMC campus via Co-op Way (between Highway 36 and Brownlee Road). Employees will direct traffic to the registration area.
Cooperative information will be broadcast over a designated radio station. A gift will be distributed to the first 750 registered members in their vehicles.
The business meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Annex Building. Members who wish to attend the business meeting will be directed to designated parking.
In lieu of door prizes or a grand prize, registered members will receive a bill credit on their primary account. We look forward to seeing you at our 85th Annual Meeting.
Official Notice
To: The Members of Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
The Annual Meeting of Members of the Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation will be held on the grounds of the Central Georgia EMC Annex, 1083 South Mulberry Street, Jackson, Butts County, Georgia, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, to take action on the reports of officers, directors, and committees, and election of directors.
Nominations by Committee–In connection with the election of directors, the committee on nominations has nominated the persons, listed below, to serve as directors for three-year terms each, beginning August 3, 2022.
- Henry, Clayton, and Fayette counties: Warren E. Holder of 2119 Leguin Mill Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248
- "At Large" (Post 1): Linda H. Jordan of 126 N. Warren Street, Monticello, GA 31064
- Morgan, Putnam, Jasper, Jones, and Newton counties: J. Everett Williams of 1141 Broughton Road, Madison, GA 30650
Nominations by Petition–None.
This 17th day of June 2022.
D.A. Robinson III, Secretary
In accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation, the following information applies to voting:
- Only members are eligible to vote. A member is one who has paid a membership fee, signed an application for service (or paid the initial invoice for electric service), and been approved for membership.
- Each member is entitled to only one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
- Any two or more people holding a joint membership are entitled to only one vote. The vote of either or all shall constitute, respectively, one joint vote, provided that if all are present, but in disagreement on such vote, each shall cast only an appropriate fractional vote.
Welcome new employees
We have several new faces at CGEMC! Brian Briggs, Noah Roell, and Timothy Steffens have joined our Distribution team. Jack Como is our new Accounting Intern and James Williams is our Fleet and Facilities Intern. We are excited to welcome them!
safety matters
Annual Pole Top Rescue Training was completed by CGEMC line crews. During the "rescue" of the 180-pound training mannequin, each lineperson must climb the pole, secure the mannequin, then lower it to the ground.
The staking and metering departments participated in bucket rescue drills, which involved calling in a Mayday to our System Operators. This vital training equips our employees to respond swiftly and safely in stressful and dangerous situations.
Fiber-to-the-home update
Ready to stream your favorite shows? Video conference with ease? Game with no buffering?
Fiber internet from Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, offers some of the fastest internet service available, allowing your family to work hard and play hard. With 2 gigabit speeds, Central Georgia EMC Members will be able to host family movie nights, video conference friends, family, or co-workers, compete with other gamers online, and more! Not to mention, there are no data caps or throttling with Connect's service, ever!
Get a faster future today from Conexon Connect in partnership with your local, trusted cooperative!
Check availability and learn more at www.conexonconnect.com/centralgeorgiaemc. You can also call Connect at 1-844-542-6663 if you would rather speak to someone on the phone.
At Central Georgia EMC, we look for meaningful ways to give back to our community.
In May, CGEMC and Fuel Georgia hosted a joint Community Blood Drive in partnership with The American Red Cross. Employees and community members donated a combined 15 units of blood. To date, we have hosted four blood drives and have collected 66 units.
Checkout by paygo
Have you tried Checkout by PayGo? It's an easy, convenient way to pay your electric bill while you run your errands!
Pay your bill where you shop, with over 50,000 retail locations nationwide. Here's how it works:
If you have questions about Checkout by PayGo, a Customer Service Representative will be glad to assist you. 770-775-7857.
CGEMC Power theft hotline
Energy theft costs CGEMC and its members lost revenue and are potentially life-threatening for the offender. Therefore, CGEMC has created an anonymous tip hotline to combat the theft of utilities. If someone suspects tampering, they can call 678-774-6008 to leave a secure message.
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Jasper, Putnam, and Jones counties. Cappstone Energy Group LLC technicians will have signs on their vehicles (pickup trucks and UTVs) identifying them as CGEMC contractors. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CGEMC at 770-775-7857.
plug into solar
Cooperative Solar block sales are on the rise! Summer days provide longer production hours, and our solar field additions offer increased reliability. Cooperative Solar allows you to reap the benefits of clean energy by adding affordable and renewable solar power to your monthly energy mix. Even renters can participate!
Cooperative Solar is available in 1-kilowatt (kW) blocks at an affordable $19 per month, per block. Best of all, you will receive a credit on your monthly bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh) generated by your solar energy block(s). Request your blocks today!
Call 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877 to learn more about adding solar energy to your monthly energy mix.
In June, the Central Georgia EMC Foundation awarded $13,500 in grants to charitable organizations in our territory.
- Adventure Bags, Inc: $1,000 - To purchase book bags to fill with age-appropriate essential items for children in need.
- American Redcross Central Midwest Georgia: $500 - Disaster Recovery Fund.
- Ferst Readers of Lamar County: $2,000 - To support the participation of children in the Ferst Readers program in Lamar County.
- Head of the Class, Inc: $2,500 - To assist with the purchase of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) curriculum kit, supplies, and field trip costs associated with the afterschool program.
- Macon Volunteer Clinic: $2,000 - To assist with the purchase of a defibrillator for their clinic.
- Manna from Above: $1,000 - To purchase food for children signed up for the Touch of Love Backpack Buddies program.
- The ALS Association, GA Chapter: $2,500 - To support the Care Grant Program which helps alleviate financial hardships for those diagnosed with ALS.
- Women On Mission: $2,000 - To purchase backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, food boxes, and clothing for their Back to School Celebration.
Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations in our service territory are invited to submit an application to the Central Georgia EMC Foundation.
Through Operation Round Up, our members support local organizations with a mission to make our communities even better places to live, work, and dream big. By simply rounding up your monthly electric bill to the next dollar, you can join in! Our pennies add up to make BIG CHANGE!
Qualifying organizations are invited to submit an application to the Operation Round Up Foundation. The Foundation Board will review grant requests and administer the funds, based on the merit of each grant application and available funds.
co-op connections deals
Save On Summer Fun With Co-op Connections!
A to Z Golf: New clients receive 50% off the first lesson with Dale Seaton, PGA. 108 Crystal Lake Boulevard, Hampton. 770-477-2099
Old Mill Market Company: Free cup of coffee with purchase of a pan of four cinnamon rolls. 94 E. Adams St., Suite 4, Forsyth. 478-993-1678
Pin Strikes: $15 off a child's birthday party. 4318 Sheraton Drive, Macon. 770-302-0726
Southmetro Chiropractic Day Spa and Tanning: $10 off monthly tanning membership. 791 A. Hwy 36, Suite 103, Jackson. 470-257-5363
Woody's Jump n Play: $1 off admission for up to 3 children. 1300 McDonough Place, McDonough. 770-914-2973
Visit www.connections.coop to sign up. This is a free benefit of your membership with Central Georgia EMC.
Add Your Local Business
Local businesses are invited to join the Co-op Connections program! Click the link below. It is simple and free!
a smarter way to protect your home
If your home's security is a top priority for you, consider investing in a sophisticated security system.
In addition to traditional monitoring, a smart system works with your phone, smartwatch, or even your voice. A smart system allows you to check in remotely, and can be set to alert you to smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, or water leaks.
Contact our friends at EMC Security, at 770-963-0305, and see what a smart security system can do for you.
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Recipe of the Month
Submit your original recipes to marketing@cgemc.com. Published recipes receive a $20 bill credit!
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