CARROLL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION’S NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS
Carroll EMC’s 89th Annual Meeting of Members was held Thursday, October 2, at its Carrollton headquarters. The well-attended event had more than 900 Members registered. Guests enjoyed food from The Varsity, live music by Homegrown, free popcorn and soft drinks, and numerous educational booths, in addition to prize drawings throughout the evening.
President/CEO Tim Martin emphasized the theme of togetherness, celebrating the Cooperative’s achievements in reliability, affordability and broadband expansion—all made possible through collaboration among staff, board members and the community. Looking ahead, the Cooperative is preparing for a changing energy landscape by investing in new technologies and staying committed to serving its members with innovation, unity and care.
Directors Donnie Brannon, Eddie Gore and Nan Philpot were reelected to three-year terms on the board. The grand prize winner was Carroll EMC Member Jean Horsley, who won a 2011 GMC Sierra.
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TIP OF THE MONTH
To maximize your fireplace’s efficiency, always keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use. An open damper is like an open window, allowing warm indoor air to escape and cold air to enter. Consider installing a fireplace insert, which improves heat output by circulating warm air into the room rather than letting it escape up the chimney. Also, burn only seasoned hardwood to ensure a hotter, cleaner burn. Regularly clean and inspect your chimney to maintain safe and efficient operation.
Source: energy.gov
155 N. Hwy 113
Carrollton, GA 30117
member.services@carrollemc.com carrollemc.com (770) 832-3552
PRESIDENT/CEO
Tim Martin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alvin Ginn, Chairman
Donnie Brannon, Vice Chairman
Ronnie Jordan, Secretary/Treasurer
Don DeFoor
Eddie Gore
Nan Philpot
Lynn Joyner
Emmett Harrod
Delores Goldin
EDITOR Kelly Jimenez WRITER Brittany Shadix
OFFICE HOURS
Carrollton
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Buchanan
Monday and Tuesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
24-HOUR OUTAGE LINE
To report a power outage, call (770) 832-3552, option 1.
Remember: If you have multiple accounts, you will need to enter your account number for that location.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Renew Your GATE Card
Please check your Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) card’s expiration date. If it expires in 2025, you must renew before December 31. The GATE program is an agricultural sales and use tax-exemption certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture that identifies its user as a qualified farmer or agricultural producer.
All Carroll EMC Members who are eligible under the GATE are required to renew their accounts that have been tax-exempt. The department will begin accepting renewal applications on November 1. You can renew online at agr.georgia.gov/ gate-program.
Remember to return a copy of both the GATE card and the GATE addendum to Carroll EMC. The addendum is also available on the website mentioned above and lists all accounts to be exempted.
Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day
Carroll EMC offices will close Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. Offices will also close Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Please use the PaySite kiosks, mobile app, text-to-pay, website or automated phone payment system to make a payment during this time.
Carroll EMC has personnel on standby 24/7, yearround. Even on holidays, Carroll EMC is prepared for storms and outages.
Scholarship Deadline Reminders
Don’t forget to apply for these scholarships and opportunities while you’re on holiday break.
• Washington Youth Tour: All-expenses-paid, weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C. Apply at carrollemc.com by February 6, 2026.
• Walter Harrison Scholarship: One high school senior or undergraduate student is chosen to compete for a $1,000 scholarship. Apply at carrollemc.com by January 30, 2026.
• Lineman School Scholarship: Aspiring electrical lineworkers can win a $5,000 scholarship to use toward school and training. Apply at carrollemc.com by March 6, 2026.
• Copeland Scholarship: $800 scholarship. Applicants can check the University of West Georgia website, westga.edu/scholarships, for details and deadlines.
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