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Hurricane Idalia Update 9/6 5:30 PM A Message from our President/CEO My fellow members, We are one week from when Hurricane Idalia rolled through our region and the outage restoration effort began. I want to begin this update by thanking all Colquitt EMC employees, contractors and mutual aid for their hard work that was put forth to help us in accomplishing this daunting task. I am so very grateful to each of these individuals. I am also grateful for the fact that we were able to...

2023 - Agriculture in Action The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, 2023. Over 1,200 exhibitors will display and demonstrate products and welcome thousands of visitors to the 100 acre show site. Crowned as North America’s Premier Farm Show ® and the largest Farm Show in America with field demonstrations, the Sunbelt Ag Expo brings together all segments of agribusiness including farmers, educators, policy-makers, ag-enthusiasts and...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Account Number Awareness Month Other Articles Save the Date: 87th Annual Meeting Board of Director Bios Back-to-School is Back to Energy Savings Time Church of the Month: New River Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Chicken Marsala

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue 2023 Board Candidates Other Articles Save the Date: 87th Annual Meeting Board of Director Bios Where in the World is Colquitt EMC Church of the Month: Midway Freewill Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Fourth of July Cookies

OUTAGE UPDATE 4:20 PM 6/16 My fellow members, We are pleased to report that we have restored power to all of our members. We want to sincerely thank each of our affected members for their patience and for their prayers. We would also like to thank the following organizations for providing extra assistance during this restoration effort. Central Georgia EMC Irwin EMC Middle Georgia EMC Mitchell EMC Sawnee EMC Walton EMC Washington EMC S&S Construction MDR...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Safety Tips for Before, During and After the Storm Other Articles Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Church of the Month: Northside Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Heirloom Tomato Tart

Update – May 8, 2023 Last week we experienced electrical service disruptions in Northern Lowndes County. Although the disruptions have subsided, Georgia Transmission Corporation is working to understand why they occurred in order to prevent any future disruptions. Thank you for your patience and understanding. A Message from Our President/CEO, Danny Nichols My fellow Colquitt EMC Members, We are aware of the problems occurring in Northern Lowndes County with your...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Bright Ideas Grant Applications Coming Soon! Other Articles Apply Today for the Colquitt EMC Scholarship Nominating Committee Community Connections Summary of Bylaws Church of the Month: Abundant Life Church of God Recipe of the Month: Peach Bread

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Local Students Selected as Washington Youth Tour Delegates Other Articles Colquitt EMC Scholarship & Bright Ideas Grant Applications Coming Soon! Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Unclaimed Capital Credits Spring Clean to Energy Savings Church of the Month: Pine Grove Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Colquitt EMC Scholarship & Bright Ideas Grant Applications Coming Soon! Other Articles How Electricity Reaches You What to Expect After Installing Rooftop Solar Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Play it Safe: 10 Do’s and Don’t When Using Portable Generators Unclaimed Capital Credits Church of the Month: Northside Baptist Church of Valdosta Recipe of the Month: Easy Beef Enchiladas

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue Local Students Advance to Compete at State Agricultural Electrification CDE Competition Other Articles Colquitt EMC Scholarship & Bright Ideas Grant Application Coming Soon! Church of the Month: Bemiss Road Baptist Church 5 Ways to Save During Winter 2023 – Best Year Ever to Save $$$ on Your Power Bill Pole Top & Bucket Rescue Training Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Roast

NOTICE OF PURPA HEARING Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation, in conjunction with one or more other EMCs, will hold a public hearing on February 8, 2023, for purposes of hearing testimony and developing a record concerning the following PURPA 111(d) standards, as provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.: Demand Response Practices Electric Vehicle Charging Programs The joint hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be held at: Colquitt EMC...