Frontlines to Power lines
On Veterans Day, Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) remembers all the brave veterans and their families who sacrificed so much to protect our way of life and ensure our freedom.
In addition, CGEMC salutes our employees who have served our country in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. We are grateful and honored to have veterans within our ranks.
From the frontlines to the power lines, electric co-ops make a great fit for veterans since we share the outlook of service, teamwork, cooperation, and a "get it done" attitude. CGEMC extends a heartfelt thank you to all those who have served!
frontlines to power lines
Saluting Our CGEMC Veterans
Hamil served four years in the U.S. Navy Reserves and two years of active duty with the Seabees Construction Battalion in Norfolk, Va.
Melton served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972 in Germany with the HQ, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Nuremberg.
Greeson served 11 years in the U.S. Army, on active duty as a Signal Officer.
McMichael served four years with the U.S. Army, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. He served from 2004-2008, including a 15-month tour in Baghdad, Iraq, with Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jones served 10 years with the Georgia Army National Guard, infantry 121st Battalion Tow Missile, attached to the Army 48th Brigade.
Brown served from 2013-2017 in the U.S. Army Forward Observer, 116 Infantry, 1-5 Field Artillery with one tour in Iraq.
Howard served from 2010-2014 with the U.S. Army Infantry, 2nd Battalion, 8th Calvary Regiment, with one tour in Iraq.
Seymour served in the U.S. Army from 2007-2013; in the 41st Signal Battalion, South Korea, 2008-2010; 72nd Signal Battalion, Germany, 2010-2013; one deployment to Fob Salerno Khost Province, Afghanistan, from 2012-2013.
Roell served from 2018-2022 in the U.S. Marine Corps, MWSS 271.
Leslie served from 1998-2006 with the Georgia National Guard in the 48th Infantry Brigade, 121st Infantry (LRS), with one tour in Iraq.
We ♡ our co-op kids!
To celebrate National Co-op Month, we asked our employees to share photos of their little ones sporting CGEMC mini-hardhats. We love to see their smiling faces!
celebrating service!
In October, we celebrate Customer Service Day by recognizing the Call Center, Billing, I.T, and Marketing departments. They work to exceed expectations and improve the customer experience every day. Thank you for all you do!
Fiber-to-the-home update
This holiday season, connect like never before with fiber internet from Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC!
Fiber internet brings new levels of speed, reliability, and performance to keep you online no matter what. You don’t want to stare at a buffering screen this holiday season! Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, allows you to connect with no buffering or lag, ever.
This Thanksgiving, you’ll be able to:
- Stream the big parade seamlessly.
- Video chat with friends and family both near and far.
- Utilize online recipes with no buffering or lag.
- Shop your favorite Black Friday deals from the comfort of your home.
- And more!
Experience a totally new level of connectivity with our fiber-fast speeds! Check your availability today at www.ConexonConnect.com or give us a call at 1-844-542-6663. We’re thankful for Central Georgia EMC members continued support and trust throughout this project!
Co-op kids
Did you spot Larry the Lineperson on the square in Jackson?
Cubihatcha kids
Christy Chewning, Deanna Carden, and Adam McDaniel joined forces with representatives from Snapping Shoals EMC to educate approximately 3,000 third-grade students and 120 teachers from Henry County Schools.
The yearly event was on hiatus for the past two years due to COVID, but now the kids can experience the “Cubihatcha Kids” outdoor education program again. CGEMC has created a special program covering the importance of electrical safety, energy conservation, and an interactive lesson on friction.
Careers in energy
Share this video with High School students considering their career paths. The electric cooperative industry is a great place to work!
text-to-connect
With Text-to-Connect, you can make a payment, get your balance, or even report a power outage by texting short commands from the mobile phone number listed on your account. If you are not currently receiving text alerts, text JOIN to 352667. Once you receive your welcome alert, text START to confirm that you want to opt-in to receive text messages.
Once you opt in, you can use the following commands to interact with the Customer Information System:
- HELP- Gives you information about the service
- MENU - See a list of all available commands
- START- Confirm that you want to opt-in
- STOP- Opts you out of the service
- BAL- Provides the current amount owed or the prepaid metering balance for those who participate in the prepaid metering payment plan
- PAY- Payment can be made using a stored debit/credit card or e-check profile
- OUTAGE - Report a power outage on up to four active accounts associated with your current mobile number on file
- CALL- Delivers the CGEMC phone number
- RESET - This lets you restart the text session
To text a payment, you must first set up a credit/debit card or e-check profile by logging into the CGEMC Customer Portal.
Important Announcements
Holiday Closing
Central Georgia EMC's office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving. Our remote self-service account options and the on-site payment kiosk will be available. In case of a power outage, please call our 24-hour automated system at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877 for an immediate response. System Operators are on duty to assist you.
Scholarship Opportunities
We are now accepting applications for the statewide $1,000 Walter Harrison Scholarship program. Additionally, the top three applicants from CGEMC will receive a $500 Central Georgia EMC Scholarship! More information can be found at www.cgemc.com.
GATE Card Exemption Will Expire Soon
If you are currently receiving a GATE sales tax exemption, your card will expire December 31, 2022. To continue receiving the exemption, send copies of your renewed GATE card to:
Central Georgia EMC, Attn: Chris Mitchell, 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233 or fax to 770-504-7877.
Load Management Program
We want to thank all members who participated in the 2022 Load Management program. Participating members will see a bill credit on their November statement ($20 for an air conditioning switch and $10 for a water heater switch, with a $30 maximum annual credit).
If you are interested in taking part in the Load Management program or would like more information, call us at 770-775-7857 or visit our website at www.cgemc.com.
Winter Rates
The winter residential rate structure is now in effect: November-April
- First 700 kWh: $0.0852 per kWh
- Above 700 kWh: $0.0574 per kWh
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Henry county. 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.
In October, the Central Georgia EMC Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to charitable organizations in our territory.
- BCSS Band Boosters: $3,000 - For equipment trailer modifications to allow for storage and transportation of band instruments and gear.
- Georgia Transplant Foundation: $2,000 - To provide financial assistance to organ transplant recipients.
- Jackson High School Reeling Red Devils: $3,000 - To purchase team equipment.
- Macon Outreach at Mulberry: $2,000 - To purchase items for their feeding program and food pantry.
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
Birdsong Books: $5 off first purchase. 650 Peeksville Road, Locust Grove. 470-878-1339
CoTique Boutique: $25 off purchase of $100. 19 N. Lee Street, Forsyth. 478-992-8371
Country Oaks Farm & Pet Supplies: 10% off nonsale items (feed and hay excluded). 5967 U.S. Highway 41, Bolingbroke. 478-992-6995
Town-N-Country Farm & Pet Supply: 10% off nonsale items (feed and hay excluded). 59 Highway 212 W, Monticello. 706-468-7211
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!
SMARTER HOLIDAYS
Consider using smart home technology to make your holiday just a little easier. For example, doorbell cameras are helpful this time of year to alert you when packages or visitors arrive. You can see who is on the doorstep and speak to them with two-way talk functionality.
If you fill your home with Christmas lights inside and out during the holidays, why not control them with smart plugs? Instead of squeezing behind the tree to unplug lights, you can say a verbal command to your smart assistants, such as an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant speaker, or control them with your smartphone.
Need some suggestions on what smart home products to buy? Find this and other Smart Home tools in our Amazon store.
light up november with fuel Georgia!
Our Fuel Georgia team would love to welcome you to the neighborhood! We are local and available to help you light up October and get ready for a cozy fall. Give us a call at 678-774-6010 or visit us at www.fuelgeorgia.com.
Recipe of the Month
Submit your original recipes to marketing@cgemc.com. Published recipes receive a $20 bill credit!
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Credits:
Created with images by Jacob Lund - "Businesswoman using cell phone" • Tierney - "Thanksgiving message with autumn leaves and an orange pumpkin" • zimmytws - "Scholarship cap on money" • flownaksala - "Tractor in a field on a Maryland farm at sunset" • Andrey Kuzmin - "Feet in wool socks near fireplace in winter time" • StaCheck Photography - ""Support small businesses" text on a plain brown paper bag flat lay with pine cones and stars - Christmas shopping message concept" • niekverlaan - "lamp idea pear" • Kit Leong - "Beautiful christmas decoration at Brea Neighborhood"