September Newsletter 2026

September 2026 CARROLL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION’S NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS

You’re Invited

to Carroll EMC’s 90th Annual Meeting!

Thursday, October 1

Carroll EMC Main Office, 155 N. Highway 113, Carrollton Gates open: 4:30 p.m.

Registration: 5:30-7 p.m.

Business meeting: 7 p.m.

Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes, including the grand prize of a 2015 Ford F-250 Crew Cab. The Varsity will be here with hot dogs and chips for $1 and fried pies for $1 each (cash only, while supplies last).

Entertainment by Homegrown Free popcorn and soft drinks Free bucket and T-shirt for Members and a kids booth with special goodies for them Carroll EMC is a tobacco-free campus. There will be no designated smoking area at the Annual Meeting.

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DON DON’T ’T SHOOT SHOOT A T T H E L I N E S THIS DOVE SEASON,

POWER & INTERNET OUTAGES

COSTLY DAMAGE

SAFETY HAZARDS

LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

Power and fiber lines often serve as roosting spots for doves, making them easy targets for a hunter. However, firing at these lines could result in lengthy power and internet outages and costly repairs. Please aim responsibly this dove season and avoid shooting near utility lines.

Bright Ideas Grant Applications Are Due October 14 Teachers, this is your opportunity to earn funds for a fun class project you’ve been dreaming about.

Visit carrollemc.com for application information.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH

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READER’S CHOICE WINNER

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Two Years in a Row!

September kicks off the fall shoulder season, when cooler mornings and milder evenings often mean you can give your heating and cooling system a break.

Open windows, use ceiling fans and enjoy the fresh air whenever temperatures allow. It’s also the perfect time to schedule annual HVAC maintenance before colder weather arrives.

Because demand is typically lower during the fall, heating and cooling professionals often have greater availability, making it easier to book an appointment.

Regular maintenance can improve your system’s efficiency, help prevent unexpected breakdowns and keep your home comfortable all year long.

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And we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to everyone who voted and to all our customers for trusting us to be their Internet service provider.

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Register for service at crossbeam.net.

Stop by our booth at the Carroll EMC Annual Meeting on October 1!

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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

PRODUCED BY CARROLL EMC'S COMMUNICATIONS TEAM 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.

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Statement of Nondiscrimination Carroll Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended; the Age Discrimination In Employment Act, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans Re-adjustment Assistance Act, as amended; the Jobs for Veterans Act, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Amendments Act, as amended, the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act, as amended, which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs), shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities. The laws also prohibits retaliation against an individual for filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing discrimination.

The Manager of Human Resources is responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- 8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda. gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.

Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at program.intake@usda.gov.

Carroll Electric Membership Corporation is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Statement of Affirmative Action Employer The purpose of Carroll EMC’s Affirmative Action Compliance Program is to specify those plans, actions and procedures necessary to accomplish the objectives of the policy of the corporation on Equal Employment Opportunity and to comply with all applicable federal requirements, as amended and state laws, as amended.

All applicants for employment shall be considered and hired on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, form of citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

All employment practices shall ensure equal treatment of all employees, without discrimination toward, but not limited to, the following: employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay, benefits or any other forms of compensation, selection of training including apprenticeship, or other opportunities for advancement because of the employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, form of citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

It is the responsibility of the President and CEO, managers and supervisors to assure compliance with meeting the goals and objectives of the corporation’s Affirmative Action Plan and to adhere to and practice the equal opportunity program of Carroll EMC. Annual Meeting Official Notification Carroll Electric Membership Corp. will conduct its Annual Meeting of Members Thursday, October 1, 2026, at its headquarters on Highway 113 in Carrollton.

The Business Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. Reading of the notice of the meeting and proof of publication and mailing of the official notice; 2. Reading of unapproved minutes of previous meeting of the members and acting upon them as necessary; 3. Presentation and consideration of reports of officers, directors and committees for the fiscal year 2025; 4. Unfinished business; 5. New business; and any and all other business, which may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Members; 6. Adjournment Submitted by Ronnie H. Jordan, Secretary Carroll EMC Board of Directors Georgia Magazine