March 2019 – Connections Member Newsletter

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PLANTING

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A STRONG COMMUNITY

Cobb EMC is focusing on supporting the local community through employee volunteerism and the Cobb EMC Community Foundation.

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Sowing seeds through good deeds A healthy community benefits everyone.

We are dedicated to our community, and we don’t do it alone.

Many of our consumers generously round up their bills each month to contribute to the Operation Round Up® program, which funds the Cobb EMC Community Foundation.

COBB EMC EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK

Since 2013, the Cobb EMC Community Foundation has given more than $4 million to 179 local nonprofits within our five-county service area.

“It’s touching to see so many of our consumers unselfishly band together each month to support charities and people in need in our community,” says John Umphlett, Cobb EMC Community Foundation board member.

At Cobb EMC, we don’t just serve the community – we’re part of the community. And that’s why we believe in giving back.

Employees mentor local elementary students during the year.

Thank you for helping us plant seeds of change in our neighborhoods.

Small change is changing lives See how local charities are using donations:

Curing kids’ cancer Purchased a thermocycler liquid nitrogen storage container for clinical tumor samples in the cell and gene therapy lab at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta cancer center. This purchase will benefit 3,000 pediatric cancer patients.

Each year, employees and board members build with Habitat for Humanity.

Revved Up Kids Inc. Equipped children with lifesaving skills to help them recognize unsafe conditions. Provided personal safety and self-defense workshop training for 249 second-grade students at a local elementary school and workshop and seminar training for 831 students at a nearby middle school.

A team of employees collected over 700 canned good food items for The Center for Family Resources.

The Center for Family Resources Distributed Thanksgiving meal boxes to 756 families.

Special Needs Development Group Covering the bases is an award-winning program that raises awareness and funds to support Horizon Field. The field is a synthetic surface which allows children with physical and cognitive disabilities to play organized sports. This field benefits 500-plus children.

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Employees partner with Operation Warmth to collect almost 1,000 coats for local students in need.

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CHOOSE AUTO PAY Mark “paying the electric bill” off your to-do list when you enroll in Auto Pay. You won’t get stuck with late fees and your bill will be paid on time. It’s worry-free, so you can spend more time thinking about what matters most. cobbemc.com/account

Sign up for paperless billing and manage your electric account online or right from the Cobb EMC app. (Did we mention it’s free?) You can pay your bill and monitor power use, but best of all you can say goodbye to envelopes and costly stamps!

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SELECT EVEN BILL Organize your household expenses and create a budget for less stress.

We can help you with your power bill line item when you choose Even Bill. You’ll pay the same bill amount each month for one full year – meaning no high bill spikes in the summer! cobbemc.com/evenbill

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TO CUT THE CLUTTER It’s time to organize your bills and trash those old papers and electronics!

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GET A LOW FIXED RATE Save money on your natural gas bill with a permanent discount on Gas South’s great low fixed rates. Fixed rates will save you money because they’re lower than variable rates and don’t fluctuate with the market month to month. cobbemc.com/gassouth This tip is sponsored by Gas South.

RECYCLE OLD STUFF Get rid of piled up boxes filled with old documents or dead electronics that are taking up space in your garage or storage room. Dispose of unwanted items in a secure, eco-friendly manner at our recycling event.

When: April 27, 2019, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where: 1000 EMC Parkway

Marietta, GA 30060 Learn more at cobbemc.com/recycle.

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Ready your home for the heat. Get your HVAC tuneup rebate!

A yearly tuneup is one of several steps you can take to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system to make sure your comfort is not compromised throughout the seasons.

Take advantage of a $50 rebate to assist with the cost of your HVAC tuneup this spring.

Program details: • Starts March 1, 2019, and will be available while supplies last.

• Limit one voucher per member, per year.

• Cobb EMC single family residence only.

For program rules, more information or to request your voucher, visit cobbemc.com/tuneup.

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