COBB EMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Every year, the Cobb EMC Foundation awards 14 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to eligible students with a primary residence served by Cobb EMC. This year, over 230 students applied, and below are the exceptional recipients along with the schools they plan to attend in the fall of 2025. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients!
• Ananya Tadepalli - Stanford University
• Andrew Boetig - University of Georgia
• Caroline Abney - University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Caroline Werner - Perdue University
• Emily Jemison - Duke University
• Hannah Owens - Kennesaw State University
• Jack Williams - University of Georgia
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• Jose Arteaga - Kennesaw State University
• Kaushik Valiveti - Duke University
• Lillian Meredith - Brigham Young University
• Mayla Merhai - Georgia Institute of Technology
• Meerub Dar - Chattahoochee Technical College
• Mfreke Johnson - Georgia Institute of Technology
• William Clark - Georgia Institute of Technology
5 WAYS to Reduce Energy Use and Your Bill
During Extreme Heat
During periods of extreme heat, the demand for electricity can skyrocket, placing additional strain on the grid. By working together to lower our electricity use, we can reduce pressure on the grid and help keep your bills low. cobbemc.com/Save
Here are five effective ways to lower use at home.
1. Raise your thermostat setting a few degrees higher than usual. Every degree can reduce cooling energy consumption.
2. Cook with smaller appliances to save energy and reduce heat gain in the kitchen.
3. Keep blinds, curtains and shades closed during the hottest part of the day to block direct sunlight.
4. Use fans to circulate air, which can make you feel cooler without needing to lower the thermostat.
5. Shift activities that require a lot of energy consumption, such as laundry or running the dishwasher, to off-peak hours before 2 p.m. or after 7 p.m. when demand is lower.