CONNECTIONS
The Official Newsletter of Cobb Electric Membership Corporation | MARCH 2024
FREE MEMBER EVENTS Every year, Cobb EMC hosts free events for members to explore topics that impact energy efficiency in the home. Additionally, we offer programs that support efficiency habits in the home and help our members save. Save these 2024 dates!
BRIGHTENING OUR COMMUNITY
HVAC Tuneup Rebate: March 1 Homeowners’ Association Meeting: May 16 EV Seminar: May 23 Energy Efficiency Webinar: June 27 Solar Energy Seminar: July 30 Visit our website to learn more about these events: cobbemc.com/events
Annual Meeting Save the date for our Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, 2024, to learn about our progress, ways to save on your electric bill and to vote for director candidates. Members who would like to run for the board, sponsor bylaw amendments or speak longer than five minutes at the Annual Meeting must submit written notice to the secretary of the board of directors by the following deadlines. Find more details about these bylaw requirements at cobbemc.com/ annualmeeting.
MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHERS
Mutual aid to our neighbors in need: “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” is one of our Seven Cooperative Principles that guide us. Our crews recently assisted Three Notch EMC in restoring power to members in Donaldsonville, Ga., following storms in their area. Supporting future linemen: We’re proud to support the next generation of linemen by partnering with the SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS Georgia Northwestern Technical AND OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE College (GNTC) and the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA). Cobb EMC is helping to relocate a training yard at GNTC and building a new training yard at CITA. These facilities will prepare future linemen with the skills needed to be safe and successful in the field. Learn more at cobbemc.com/reliability.
May 24: The 2024 nomination petitions for districts 2, 3, 9 are due. June 6: Member-sponsored bylaw amendments deadline. Aug 9: Deadline to request to speak longer than five minutes.
Cobb EMC awarded mini-grants totaling $28,000 to 60 elementary, middle and high school teachers across the electric cooperative’s fivecounty service area. The mini-grants fund a variety of experiential and active learning projects, including career prep, STEM, community gardens, art and more. Other ways Cobb EMC supports our community and our educators include career days, student mentoring and scholarships. Learn more at cobbemc.com/community.
SUPPORTING GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
Affordable and reliable electricity is a key ingredient for a successful economy. At Cobb EMC, we understand the importance of building powerful connections and having a place for businesses and families to call home. From developing the workforce of the future, to providing the best products and services available, Cobb EMC is more than your electric provider: We are your community partner in economic development. Learn more at cobbemc.com/ economicdevelopment.
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