The Walton EMC Blog

2010 Walton EMC Calendar Now Available

 

Get yours for just a $5 donation to United Way of Walton County. Stop by our office or contact Kathy Ivie at kivie@waltonemc.com or 770.266.2332 to purchase one!

To view all 12 months, check out our Facebook album.

All photos by Greg Brooks and Heather Maynard

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Pike Energy Solutions
Southeastern Testing Lab
TruCheck Utility Metering Solutions
Georgia Transmission
EMC Security
Walton EMC Natural Gas

Help for Haiti

With every bit of news, each photo and every piece of video footage that unfolds from the earthquake in Haiti, most of us feel a stronger and stronger desire to help. Co-ops across the country are giving help in many ways, too.

One way that electric co-ops are helping is by donating to NRECA's International Foundation. Funds can be earmarked to go directly to Haitian relief. 

The International Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing power to the world. Volunteer line workers from across the country visit small villages all over the world to bring power. Several Walton EMC linemen have given their time to the organization. The foundation has worked to bring power to the people of Haiti since 1998. 

You can help, too, by making a tax-deductible donation to the International Foundation here, or by donating to any Haitian relief charity with which you feel comfortable. 

No plans for summer break?

If you are a high school sophomore or junior with no plans for summer break, we’ve got an idea. The Washington Youth Tour! This June, Walton EMC will select four delegates to receive an expense-free trip to our nation’s capital.

 
 To qualify you must:

• Be a high school sophomore or junior.
• Live or attend a school in WEMC's service area.
• Have parents' permission to enter.
• Commit to making the trip on the dates designated, if selected as a winner.
• Follow the contest rules.

While touring the White House and other influential landmarks, you will get the opportunity to meet senators, representatives and other high-ranking political leaders.  You will also get the chance to represent Walton EMC in Atlanta, as you learn more about how our state government operates.

This program helps students develop lifelong leadership skills while having fun with others from across the country. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Washington Youth Tour!

Mark these dates on your calendar: 

Application Deadline - February 12, 2010              

Study Packets Mailed - Week of February 15, 2010        

Quiz Contest - March 8, 2010             

Washington Youth Tour - June 10-17, 2010

Find out more info and download an application here.

Willie's Winter Fun Run Results

The totals are in and our first annual Willie’s Winter Wonder 5k Run earned $6,215 in cash donations and toy donations to benefit Toys for Tots! 

On December 5, 2009, runners of all ages turned out at Walton EMC headquarters as part of the Run and See Georgia Series. The charity fundraiser was a success and next year’s run is on the calendar for December 4, 2010. Thanks to all runners and volunteers for your effort!   

 

 

 

To see more photos from the event or to download full resolution photos, visit our Flickr gallery.
 
 
 

Winter Precipitation Predicted

No doubt you've heard (unless you're in hibernation) snow is in the forecast tonight. In case of outages, here are a few quick reminders:

• Lots of outage-related info can be found on our website under Storm Center.
• Please do NOT report outages via Facebook, Twitter or by commenting on the blog. Outages can be reported online via the Storm Center or by calling 770.267.2505. 
• In case of outages, we'll be sharing up-to-date information on Twitter, Facebook, the blog and our website. 
• If you have someone with a medical necessity for electricity, you should have a contingency plan in place and be ready to activate it if your power goes out. This includes backup power, extra medical supplies, or an alternate location until the outage is over. Make sure supplies of prescription drugs are adequate and have a first-aid kit on-hand.

For more info on outages and winter weather, check out these recent blog posts:

When Your Power Goes Out (How we restore power in large outages.)

Reporting an Outage and Following Updates

Ready or Not (Prepare for outages and winter weather.)