2022 Annual Meeting
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) held its 85th Annual Meeting of Members at the Central Georgia EMC Annex Building in Butts County, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
Mr. Arthur White, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order and announced the required quorum of members was registered to conduct business. Mr. White asked the Board of Directors, Attorney, and President/CEO of CGEMC to stand and be recognized. Mr. White announced the closure of registration and turned the meeting over to President/CEO Mr. George L. Weaver. Mr. Weaver presented the consent agenda, which was approved as presented.
Mr. Warren E. Holder representing Henry, Clayton, and Fayette Counties; and Ms. Linda H. Jordan representing “At-Large” (Post No. 1); and Mr. J. Everett Williams representing Morgan, Putnam, Jasper, Jones, and Newton Counties, each of whom was unopposed, and all were reelected to the Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Mr. Weaver expressed appreciation to everyone for participating in the Annual Meeting. Mr. White adjourned the meeting.
cherry Butterworth retires
Cherry Butterworth became our newest retiree on August 4. Members and employees have enjoyed Cherry's smiling face and fun personality since 2016. CGEMC wishes Cherry all the best for her retirement!
bringing green energy to bowery farms
CGEMC will serve Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the U.S., at their Locust Grove location. This location will receive 100% green energy from CGEMC to meet Bowery Farming’s sustainability goals.
“Our smart indoor farm in Locust Grove will showcase Bowery’s technology leadership and innovation from seed-to-shelf. It’s a significant step in addressing the critical challenges of the current agricultural system and working toward wider access to fresh, local pesticide-free produce, year-round.” - Irving Fain, CEO and Founder of Bowery Farming
Fiber-to-the-home update
Empower the Student In Your Life With Fiber Broadband!
Fiber internet from Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, will allow your student to return to school in style! Get ready for the school year with lightning-fast internet that will enable you to work hard on schooling during the day and play hard at night with endless entertainment options. This state-of-the-art fiber network will open the door for a more connected future for our students.
Enhancing education with fiber internet will allow students to:
- Utilize online learning tools.
- Save money by accessing online textbooks.
- Video conference with no buffering and lag.
- Download and upload files at the same high speeds.
The possibilities are endless with fiber!
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.
understanding your cgemc bill
Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) wants to help you understand how your bill is calculated. The three main components of a CGEMC bill that nearly all members have in common are Usage, Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment, and Taxes. The Usage category is comprised of the applicable monthly service charge (to cover account administration, power distribution, capacity, and other related expenses), plus the appropriate charge per kilowatt-hour of energy.
The Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment is designed to recover excess costs associated with generation fuel and, ultimately, the cost of electricity delivered to CGEMC members. CGEMC delivers energy that is generated using a variety of fuel types. The price of some of these fuels is usually low and consistent, while the remainder varies in cost (similar to other commodities). The Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment listed on your bill may vary in response to power cost fluctuations.
No one enjoys paying taxes, but they are necessary in today's world. Energy sales are taxed at the local and state levels. Local tax rates vary by the county in which electric service is delivered, while the current state tax rate on electricity sales is 4%. Taxes are itemized on your CGEMC bill by type.
In addition to the components described above, your CGEMC bill may have line items for other products or services like yard lights, surge protection, or participation in Operation Round Up. If you ever have questions about your CGEMC bill, our friendly customer service team is available to serve as your trusted energy adviser.
Non-Discrimination Statement
CGEMC is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible agency or the USDA’s TARGET Center at
202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-USDA-customer or any USDA office or write a letter addressed to the USDA, and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your form or letter by:
- Mail: USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
- Fax: 202-690-7442
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Pursuant to Executive Order 10925, as amended on June 22, 1963, by Executive Order 1114, and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967, issued by the president, it is established policy that CGEMC is an equal opportunity employer and that employment opportunities created by construction work involving federal financial assistance through RUS loans will be made equally available to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.
Service Charge Adjustment Effective October 1, 2022
Effective with October 1, 2022, billings, Central Georgia EMC’s monthly service charge for residential accounts will change from $37 to $40. The monthly general service and commercial accounts charge will also increase by $3. This change is part of a continuous effort to align charges with operational and wholesale power costs.
The service charge covers portions of costs associated with account administration, power distribution, capacity, and other related expenses. Even with this adjustment, Central Georgia EMC remains one of the lowest-cost electric providers in Georgia.
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.
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 August, the Central Georgia EMC Foundation awarded $17,500 in grants to charitable organizations in our territory.
- Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry: $5,000 - To purchase a trailer for pick-up of additional food distributions.
- Helping In His Name Food Pantry: $5,000 - To purchase food.
- Henry County Outdoor Education Partnership: $2,500 - Purchase supplies for the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center program for every Henry County 3rd grader.
- Raise Me Up Foundation: $2,000 - To purchase school supplies, snacks, drinks, and necessities for their Kindness Locker Program.
- Red Cross of Northeast Georgia: $500 - Disaster Recovery Fund.
- Special Olympics Georgia: $2,500 - To help cover the cost of participation in a weekend-long State Competition and healthy athlete screenings.
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
Eat Local and Save With Co-op Connections!
Her Majesty Kitchen + Catering: 10% off pop-up menu and catering. 15 E. Johnston Street, Forsyth, 478-241-0077
Hunter's Cafe: 10% discount Monday through Friday. 310 Macon Avenue, Jackson, 770-504-9111
Lucy Lu's Coffee Cafe: 10% off. 42 N Mulberry Street, Jackson, 30233, 470-251-5262
Sake Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse: 10% discount Monday through Friday. 136 West Third Street, Jackson, 770-504-3066
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!
Don't break the bank when buying smart home devices
Smart Home devices don't have to be expensive; they have a wide range of prices. A smart refrigerator, for example, may cost nearly $4,000. On the other hand, many smart home devices are not much more expensive than their "dumb" equivalents, and numerous smart home hubs are available for less than $100.
Don't be put off by high prices. There are many affordable options. You can start enjoying the benefits of a smart home with the help of smart lightbulbs, cameras, and power strips, all of which cost less than $30. Also, consider upgrading large appliances and other expensive goods over time.
Recipe of the Month
Submit your original recipes to marketing@cgemc.com. Published recipes receive a $20 bill credit!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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