2024 annual meeting
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (CGEMC) held its 87th Annual Meeting. After more than 950 members completed the registration process, the business meeting started at 10 a.m.
The meeting was led by Arthur White, Chairman of the Board, who began with an invocation and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. A highlight of the morning’s program was a performance of the national anthem by Jaymie Richardson, a three-time Reading Bowl champion and member of the Beta Club at Dutchtown Middle School.
Following the performance, Chairman White introduced the Board of Directors, legal counsel, and President/CEO of CGEMC. After announcing the closure of registration and voting, he passed the meeting to CGEMC President/CEO George L. Weaver.
Mr. Weaver delivered a comprehensive report on the cooperative’s activities and achievements over the past year. The meeting then transitioned to Attorney Steve Minor, who provided updates on board elections.
Mr. Minor announced that Rod Mangham, representing Butts County, and Phillip B. Ham, representing Monroe and Bibb Counties, were reelected to the Board of Directors for another three-year term, having run unopposed. Two candidates qualified to represent the Spalding, Lamar, and Pike Counties (Post 1) seat. Minor thanked both candidates for their interest in CGEMC.
In a concluding update, Mr. Minor announced the election of D.T. Hamil as the Director for Spalding, Lamar, and Pike Counties (Post 1) by majority vote. The Annual Meeting concluded with Chairman White expressing appreciation to all who attended and participated. The meeting was adjourned.
After the meeting, a prize drawing took place, including the names of all registered members. Congratulations to the following winners:
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2024 Residential Rebates
Is it time for an upgrade? Save energy and money with CGEMC's 2024 rebates!
Nearly half of energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. Upgrading an outdated or aging system can save you money. If your unit is more than 10 years old and needs frequent repairs, it may be time to replace it.
Water heaters use more energy than your refrigerator, clothes washer, dishwasher, and dryer combined. Upgrading your water heater can save you hundreds of dollars yearly on energy costs. Visit www.cgemc.com for details.
*A load management switch must be installed on qualifying equipment by a Central Georgia EMC employee before the rebate can be processed. The load management switch must remain on equipment and in operating status as long as Central Georgia EMC has a load management program. Limit one (1) qualifying heat pump and/or one (1) qualifying water heater rebate per member/household. Heat pump and/or water heater must have been installed on or after January 1, 2024.
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In August, the CGEMC Foundation Board granted $28,500 to charitable organizations in our territory. The funds will support programs and initiatives in the communities CGEMC serves.
- A Friends' House, Inc.: $5,000 to support the mental health, and workforce development programs.
- ALS United of Georgia, Inc.: $2,500 for the Care Grant Program which helps alleviate financial hardships for those diagnosed with ALS.
- Friends of Disabled Adults and Children: $2,500 to purchase mobility equipment for those with physical disabilities, illness, or injury in CGEMC's service territory.
- Harbor of Hope, Inc.: $2,000 to assist with the purchase of groceries for breast cancer patients experiencing hardships.
- Helping in His Name Food Ministries, Inc.: $5,000 to purchase food.
- Macon Volunteer Clinic: $3,500 to purchase a new ECG machine and a storage cart.
- Red Cross of Northeast Georgia: $500 for the Disaster Recovery Fund.
- Special Olympics Georgia: $2,500 to purchase medals, and trophies for the 2025 State Indoor Winter Games.
- Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, Inc.: $5,000 to purchase adaptive furniture, audio-visual aids, sensory materials and supplies, occupational and speech therapy materials, and physical therapy equipment.
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!
Postal Delays
Due to issues beyond our control, we have not consistently received mail from the US Postal Service in recent months.
We offer a variety of convenient ways to pay to avoid postal delays and late fees. Visit our website at www.cgemc.com to learn more.
Crews Working 24/7
We want to inform you that CGEMC crews and/or contractors of CGEMC will be working around-the-clock in the upcoming weeks. Please do not be alarmed if you see activity outside of regular hours. This is part of our efforts to improve our services and facilities for your convenience.
If you have questions or concerns, Customer Service Representatives are available during business hours, and System Operators are available after hours at 770-775-7857. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Butts 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, don't hesitate to contact CGEMC at 770-775-7857.
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