This april, thank a lineworker
This April, we recognize and thank the dedicated lineworkers who keep our communities powered and safe 24 hours a day. Like other first responders, they work in all kinds of weather and challenging conditions to ensure reliable electric service for our homes and businesses. While restoring power after storms is one of the most visible parts of the job, lineworkers’ work goes far beyond outages. They install new services, maintain and upgrade power lines, inspect equipment, and respond to emergencies. Working outdoors means facing heat, cold, wind, and long hours—and sometimes the unexpected. Wildlife like squirrels and snakes are common causes of outages, and lineworkers regularly encounter them while working. Becoming a lineworker requires skill, commitment, and extensive training. Most begin with a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a paid apprenticeship that typically lasts four years. Apprentices receive hands-on field experience and instruction before advancing. Ongoing training ensures crews stay current on equipment, procedures, and safety standards. We are proud to honor our lineworkers for their dedication and service. If you would like to share your appreciation, simply scan the QR Code to send a message of thanks. #ThankALineworker
Lineworkers are Geared for Safety!
Lineworkers climb with up to 40 pounds of safety gear and tools. Here is what they typically wear to stay safe while working: • Hard hat and safety glasses • Tools and equipment • Rubber gloves and sleeves • Climbing belts • Fall-protection harnesses • Arc-rated and flame-resistant clothing
Powering a brighter, cleaner future
Powering your home or business is only part of what we do at Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC). As a member-owned cooperative, we are committed to providing energy solutions that reflect our values, including supporting a brighter, cleaner energy future for the communities we serve. One of the ways we do this is through our Cooperative Solar and Green Energy (Biomass) Programs. These renewable energy options allow members to support alternative energy sources without the cost or maintenance of installing equipment at home. Instead of placing solar panels on your rooftop, you can participate in solar energy that is generated in our region. Our Green Energy program uses biomass—a renewable resource created from natural materials like wood waste—to generate electricity. By incorporating these renewable sources into our overall power supply, CGEMC can reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources while maintaining the reliability and affordability our members expect. Participation in Cooperative Solar and Green Energy helps diversify how electricity is produced, reduces environmental impact, and supports long-term sustainability efforts. It also reflects the cooperative principle of Concern for Community by allowing members to play an active role in supporting responsible energy solutions for future generations. Together, through voluntary programs like these, our membership is helping power progress toward a more balanced and sustainable energy future, one that values innovation, stewardship, and community responsibility. Your choices today help power a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. Learn more at www.cgemc.com under Energy Solutions.
Upgrade Comfort. Save Energy
Your home’s heating and cooling system plays a major role in comfort and energy use. If your HVAC system is aging or no longer meets your needs, upgrading to a more efficient system can help improve comfort while managing monthly costs. Central Georgia EMC partners with HomeServe to offer a convenient option for HVAC replacement through the Advantage Program. This option connects members with trusted professionals who handle the process from evaluation to installation, helping ensure systems are properly sized and installed for each home. In addition, Central Georgia EMC offers energy efficiency rebates for qualifying HVAC upgrades. Members who install eligible high-efficiency systems may be able to combine this option with available rebates, helping reduce upfront costs and improve long-term energy savings. A high-efficiency HVAC system can provide more consistent temperatures, improved performance, and dependable comfort throughout the year. Learn more at www.cgemc.com/homeserve and www.cgemc.com/residential-rebates.
Out with slow – in with fiber-fast internet! Conexon Connect is ready to power your household this Spring! Life moves fast, and your internet should keep up! Connect, powered by Central Georgia EMC, is bringing cutting-edge fiber internet straight to your home. With fiber internet from Conexon Connect, you can: · Stream your favorite shows with no lag or buffering. · Work from home with ease with unmatched reliability and symmetrical speeds. · Utilize online learning resources from the comfort of your home · And more! Unlock a world of possibilities with Conexon Connect. Your neighbors have already made the switch—will you? Join the growing community experiencing the reliability and lightning speed of fiber. Say goodbye to buffering and hello to a seamless online experience. Signing up is easy! Visit ConexonConnect.com, call 844-542-6663, or scan the QR code to get started today. The future of the internet is here, and it’s time to connect!
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Announces Unclaimed Capital Credits Checks for 2025
CGEMC is a not-for-profit organization. This means any excess revenue, after covering operating costs, is returned to our members in the form of a capital credits check (based on each member’s energy use). In December 2025, CGEMC issued capital credits refund checks. However, some of the refund checks issued were returned by the U.S. Postal Service as undeliverable. A list of the names of these members can be found by visiting our website, www.cgemc.com/capital-credits, or by viewing the list at our corporate office located at 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233. If you know the correct address of these individuals or have any helpful information, please contact our office or notify the member to contact us as soon as possible by calling 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877.
Unclaimed Property
Central Georgia EMC is trying to locate parties that had outstanding credit balances as of June 30, 2021. Visit www.cgemc.com/capital-credits for a full list of names. If you know any of the people listed or their heirs, please have them contact our office during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222-4877. Unclaimed property will be sent to the State of Georgia if not claimed.
Offering support for our communities
Operation Round Up gives Central Georgia EMC members a simple way to support the communities we serve. Members who choose to participate allow their monthly electric bill to round up to the nearest dollar. The extra cents go directly to the Central Georgia EMC Foundation, which provides grants to local nonprofits, schools, and community programs. The average participating member contributes about $6 a year. While each individual contribution is small, together those pennies help fund projects that strengthen communities across the Central Georgia EMC service area. Enrollment is simple; visit www.cgemc.com to sign up. All contributions are tax-deductible.
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!
Updates
Holiday Closing
The Central Georgia EMC office will be closed on Monday, May 25.
Right-of-Way
Asplundh and Kendall, our right-of-way contractors, will be working in our service area. Please call 770-775-7857 if you have any questions or concerns.
System Inspections
CGEMC has contracted with Cappstone Energy Group LLC to perform system inspections in Spalding 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.
In addition, CGEMC employees will be inspecting lines throughout our service territory. All personnel will be in marked vehicles, wearing uniforms, and carrying photo identification.
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