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WE APPRECIATE OUR LINEMEN! #ThankALineman for making our communities bright.
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You see them working in the blistering summer heat and in harsh, cold conditions. They’re dispatched during the worst thunder and ice storms. Despite the weather, hundreds of millions of people rely on them to keep the lights on. Some call them linemen. To us, they’re heroes. Georgia’s electric cooperatives, including Cobb EMC, recognize April as Lineman Appreciation Month. Throughout the month, we partner with utility companies across the state to honor the men and women who sacrifice their lives to keep our lights on and protect the public’s safety.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Open board meeting Cobb EMC holds monthly board meetings open to members. See all upcoming meeting dates: www.cobbemc.com/events Where: 1000 EMC Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 Time: 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted on our website RSVP required: You can RSVP by calling 678-355-3225 or visiting www.cobbemc.com/boardmeeting.
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW WEBSITE AND MOBILE APP? What’s new on our website? • Quick access to your account: Sign in directly from the home page. • Easy-to-find information: Easily find the information you need via our redesigned menus. • Available on any device: View our full site on a desktop, mobile phone or tablet. Download our app – It’s easy and free! 1. Search for Cobb EMC in the App Store or Google Play. 2. Sign up, or sign into the app. LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/app
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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG April is Safe Digging Month, which reminds us that it’s important to know what lies under the ground. For free utility locating services, all you have to do is call Georgia 811 before beginning any digging project.
CONSERVE ENERGY AT THE RIGHT TIME – SAVE MONEY Peak conservation hours can occur Monday through Friday from 2-7 p.m. during the months of June through September, excluding holidays. If you can lower your energy use during peak conservation hours, you can help your co-op reduce how much we pay for electricity and in turn, help keep rates low. One of the ways you can reduce your energy use during peak conservation hours is to spread the use of major appliances throughout the day. Want to know which appliances use the most electricity? Visit www.cobbemc.com/save and click on Appliance Calculator. This link will direct you to the Department of Energy’s appliance calculator, where you can find out which energy-hungry appliances you should avoid using during peak conservation hours. We’ll notify you when we’re experiencing peak conservation hours. Sign up to receive email notifications at www.cobbemc.com/smartalerts.
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NEW SCAM TARGETING CO-OP MEMBERS Cobb EMC members should be on guard for the latest ploy to obtain quick cash and personal information such as credit card and social security numbers. Remember, Cobb EMC will never request payment information over the phone or in person at your property. Members are always directed to the Cobb EMC website or to the automated payment phone line. Visit cobbemc.com/reportscam for more information, ways to protect your personal information and money, and to report a scam.
$50 HVAC TUNEUP REBATE Take advantage of a $50 rebate to assist with the cost of an HVAC tuneup. Cobb EMC encourages our members to schedule annual pre-season checkups with a qualified contractor to ensure HVAC systems are operating efficiently. LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/tuneup
DEADLINE FOR DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS May 26: Nomination petitions for director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07 of the bylaws). Terms for directors of districts 1, 6 and 7 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting. LEARN MORE cobbemc.com/annualmeeting
DON’T KEEP YOUR ENERGY EGGS IN ONE BASKET Cobb EMC relies on a diversified mix of energy sources to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Our energy mix includes coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, solar and other green power sources. We’re looking out for the environment and planning for the future by expanding our renewable energy portfolio. Currently, solar energy provides 6.5 percent of the energy needed to serve our members.
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Cobb EMC Community Foundation has invested more than $2.5 million back into our local communities through Operation Round Up®. Local nonprofit organizations have benefited, including those in the areas of education, arts, music, social services and health, to name a few. To see a full list of recipients, visit www.cobbemc.com/foundation. SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center is a recent Cobb EMC Community Foundation recipient. Their mission is to reduce the trauma to children and their families by offering a comprehensive, professional and child-friendly approach to allegations of child abuse.
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