YOUR COOPERATIVE. YOUR REFUND. YOUR VALUE.
In December, we do something special that really speaks to who we are as a cooperative. We send our eligible members a refund check. For many, it arrives just in time for the holidays. Beyond the dollar amount, that check represents something bigger – the power of being part of a cooperative.
When you’re a member of a cooperative, like Jackson EMC, you’re more than a customer. You’re a member-owner. That means you share in our financial success. When we collect more than it costs to provide you with safe, reliable service, the difference comes back to you as a member refund. This year, we’re returning $16 million to our members.
Your refund check is one of the clearest signs that you’re a member-owner of
this co-op. We’re not-for-profit and don’t have outside shareholders. We have you, our member-owners. Everything we do is guided by focusing on what’s best for you.
Since 1938, we’ve been working to serve members with care. Returning refunds to our members is more than good business – it’s the cooperative way. Over the years, we’ve returned more than $236 million to the people we serve!
That refund check is more than money back in your wallet. It shows that we’re committed to delivering you reliable electricity and providing the superpersonalized care you expect from the cooperative you own, Jackson EMC.
So, when you see that envelope in your
If you’re a high school sophomore or junior with a heart for leadership and community service, the Washington Youth Tour is your opportunity to grow, explore and make lasting connections.
Each year, Jackson EMC selects four local students to represent our community on a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. in June. You’ll join hundreds of students representing electric cooperatives across the country to tour historic landmarks, and participate in workshops that build leadership, confidence and teamwork.
You’ll come home with new perspectives, lifelong friends and the tools you’ll need to lead at school and beyond.
The Washington Youth Tour is sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives, like Jackson EMC, who believe in supporting community, character and development of our next generation of leaders.
mailbox, I hope it gives you more than a little financial boost. I hope it gives you a sense of pride to know that you’re part of something special, a cooperative.
Thank you for being a valued member! We’re honored to be part of your community and your everyday moments.
Have a story to share about how you used your member refund check? Share it with me at chip@jacksonemc.com.
CHIP JAKINS President & CEO
Visit jacksonemc.com/wyt for application details or scan this QR code: APPLICATION DUE January 31, 2026
Use LED holiday lights, which use approximately 92% less energy than traditional incandescent light strings.
Learn how your home uses electricity with our Home Energy Monitor at jacksonemc.com/monitor.
Set your thermostat to 68 degrees. You can expect to add about 3% to your electric bill for each degree above 68.
Set your water heater temperature to 120 degrees for energy efficiency.
Close the damper when you’re not using your fireplace to prevent warm air from escaping.
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Switch from incandescent light bulbs to LED bulbs, which save energy and last longer.
Use the sun’s heat to warm your home during the day by opening blinds and curtains; at night, close blinds and drapes to keep heat from escaping.
Seal all gaps around windows, doors, pipes and attic access points to prevent drafts.
Shop the Jackson EMC Marketplace for holiday deals and rebates on smart thermostats, lighting and more at jacksonemcmarketplace.com
Take control of your energy use by downloading and using the MyJacksonEMC mobile app.
Start the new year by making a resolution to
CREATIVE LEARNING GETS A BOOST with Bright Ideas Grants
Fifty-nine local teachers are bringing creative ideas to life in their classrooms, thanks to their Bright Ideas grants from Jackson EMC. This year, the cooperative awarded $82,144 in grants across 29 schools to fund hands-on, innovative projects that help students learn in new ways.
Some of the noteworthy projects include developing and producing a podcast in English Language Arts, creating a tourism video to learn Georgia history and using colors to learn coding for students with special needs.
Since 2015, Jackson EMC has awarded more than $700,000 in Bright Ideas grants to local educators.
By supporting education and developing our future leaders, Jackson EMC continues its commitment to strengthening the community we serve, one classroom at a time.
Jones Middle School
West Hall Middle School
Bear Creek Middle School
Your Operation Round U p ® Contributions at Work
Thanks to your contributions through Operation Round Up, local nonprofits like New Path 1010 are making a real impact in our community.
The Barrow County-based organization recently received a Jackson EMC Foundation grant to provide backpacks each week filled with food for students in need so they don't face hunger over the weekend.
“The generosity of the Jackson EMC Foundation means more children will go to bed without the worry of hunger – and that is a gift beyond measure,” New Path 1010 posted on social media.
Jackson EMC employees also volunteered with New Path 1010, helping pack food-filled backpacks. Together, we’re showing what it means to care for our community.
Your small change makes a big difference. Thank you for helping power kindness where it’s needed most.
$81,246 IN GRANTS RECENTLY AWARDED
The Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors awarded a total of $81,246 to organizations during its October meeting.
Organizational Grant Recipients:
$10,500 to Society of St. Vincent DePaul Georgia-St. Monica’s Conference, Duluth, for its Emergency Housing and Shelter Program to provide families in Gwinnett County with housing and shelter costs.
$10,500 to St. Vincent DePaul Prince of Peace, Flowery Branch, for its Helping Our Neighbors at the Brink of Homelessness Program to provide rental assistance for families facing eviction in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties.
$10,500 to St. Vincent DePaul Society, Jefferson, for its Housing Assistance Program to provide families in Banks and Jackson counties with rent or mortgage assistance.
$10,500 to St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Matthew Conference, Winder, for its Emergency Assistance Program to provide rental assistance to families in Barrow County.
$10,000 to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, Watkinsville, for its Disaster Relief Program to help families in all counties in Jackson EMC’s service area with financial assistance and recovery support after a disaster or home fire.
$10,000 to Habitat for Humanity-Barrow County, Winder, for its Aging in Place Program to support home renovations for low-income families in Barrow County.
$10,000 to Habitat for Humanity-Hall County, Gainesville, for its Aging in Place Program to provide heating units in the homes of low-income families in Hall County.
$6,746 to the Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association, Inc., Lawrenceville, for its Fire Extinguisher and Fire Escape Ladders Program to provide fire extinguishers for residents in Gwinnett County.
$2,500 to Hope Worldwide for rental assistance for its Launch Pad Transitional Housing Program providing shelter to young adults facing homelessness or aging out of foster care in Gwinnett County.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO APPLY FOR A JACKSON EMC FOUNDATION GRANT, JACKSONEMC.COM/FOUNDATION
Coconut Macaroons
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 1/2 2 2 1/2 1/4
cups of shredded sweetened coconut
cup of sugar
tbsp. of flour
egg whites
tsp. of coconut extract
tsp. salt
DIRECTIONS:
FEATURED RECIPE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A $200 GROCERY STORE GIFT CARD AND A HAND MIXER
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss shredded coconut, sugar and flour together in a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites, coconut extract and salt together to form soft peaks. Stir into the coconut mixture. Spread heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter to make individual pieces onto a parchment paper-lined baking pan. Bake until macaroons begin to brown around the edges, about 12 minutes.
“I’ve been making these macaroons for friends for the last 25 years. They are quick and easy, and always a hit. And they disappear quickly.”
-CAROL DOHERTY, Athens
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Jackson EMC 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 following: the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991, as amended; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, as amended; Section 42 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; 41 CFR Part 60-300, and other protected veterans; and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Labor, OFCCP, which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status shall be excluded from participation in, admission, or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of this organization's programs or activities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Keith Johnson, Vice President, Human Resources and Employee Development. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_fil-ing_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, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202509410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda. gov. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
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Jackson EMC Returns $16 Million to Members
Being a Jackson EMC member means more than just receiving electricity – it means being part of a cooperative that’s built to serve you. This year, we’re proud to return $16 million in member refunds to current and former members who received service in 1999, 2000, 2001 and/or 2024.
Jackson EMC is a not-for-profit cooperative. That means when we collect more money than it costs to provide safe, reliable service, we return the difference to you – our members. That’s your member refund.
“Member refunds are one of the ways we fulfill our commitment to serve members with integrity and care,” said Rodney Chandler, chairman of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors. “Every dollar returned helps reinforce that this cooperative belongs to you.”
You Can Count on Us
Since our founding in 1938, Jackson EMC has returned $236 million to members. Each member’s refund depends on how much they paid for electricity during those specific years. Checks are being mailed in December – just in time for the holidays.
“Your member refund reflects what it means to be part of a cooperative,” Chandler continued. “Every decision we make keeps you in mind, and every refund returned is a reminder that this co-op belongs to the members it serves.”
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