Approximately 235,000 current and former members of Jackson EMC will receive their share of a total of $15 million in margin refund checks in December.After this December’s refund, Jackson EMC will have refunded $204 million in margin refunds to its ...

More than $1.1 Million Member Donations Invested in the Community This Year. Your impact in the community is amazing. Thanks to your contributions to Operation Round Up®, the Jackson EMC Foundation has awarded grants to organizations making a differe...

Finding a deal on energy-efficient products is easier than you think, thanks to the Jackson EMC Marketplace. Jackson EMC members can receive instant rebates on smart thermostats purchased through the Jackson EMC Marketplace. You can also find deals o...

Going electric introduces a new aspect to owning a car – the process of charging your EV at home. A new townhome development in Gwinnett County is making that process a little easier for homebuyers.Rockfern Place in Norcross is Jackson EMC’s first “E...

The strength of a community lies in the passion, dedication, and collaborative efforts of individuals coming together for a common cause. If you are part of an organization making a positive impact in your community, you have the unique opportunity t...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” By spreading your assets across multiple “baskets,” you can lower the risk of being in a dire situation. This commonsense approach also applies to how we ensure you have reliable el...

Jackson EMC’s vintage cookbook, “Watt’s Cookin’ on the Line,” is available to purchase for $5 at our local offices. The cookbook features recipes submitted by Jackson EMC members and debuted in December 1965. The cookbook sold out during the holidays...

The Jackson EMC Bright Ideas grant program awarded a record $73,600 to 48 local teachers in 30 schools for their innovative classroom projects. The 2023 winners represented a variety of disciplines, including science, math, English, social studies, f...

 For Kirby Mitchell, Lineman Apprentice II – Gainesville, joining Jackson EMC was more than just a career choice; it was a dream that took root as a child.Growing up, Kirby watched his father, Scott Mitchell, dedicate 35 years of service to our co-op...

Jackson EMC has always been sensitive to its members’ ability to pay their bills. And we know, every member’s situation is different. Our customer service representatives are empowered to work with members to address their individual circumstances.We...

A Jackson EMC journeyman lineman team was named the top electric cooperative team at the 39th Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas on Saturday, October 14. The competition included more than 1,300 lineworkers, who were judge...

Jackson EMC goes beyond providing electricity. We’re part of the community – and there are great stories to share. Our new podcast, “Your Power. Your Community.” shines a light on stories of community transformation through the power of cooperation. ...

Jackson EMC Trains Emergency Responders in Electrical Safety  A downed power line on a crashed vehicle or electricity running to a burning building can be a serious hazard – especially to emergency responders on the scene. “We want them to be safe in...

It may be hard to believe, but until 1985 our members read their own meters. Here’s how it worked: The cooperative would send a postcard to each member, asking them to write down their monthly energy use on it. Members would then send these postcards...

October is National Cooperative Month. ACE Hardware Corporation, REI, Land O’Lakes and Jackson EMC all share something in common: We’re all cooperatives. Cooperatives are businesses owned by their members, like you.  We may be in different industries...

Jackson EMC members will pay less for electricity in winter months. During winter, the demand for electricity decreases. We pass that savings along to you through lower electric rates. Our winter rates begin in October and continue through April.Wint...

Local Schools Earn Cooperative Spirit Honors

Jackson EMC’s communication department was recently recognized for its outstanding work during the Cooperative Communicators Association’s (CCA) annual awards ceremony. CCA is an organization of 300 professionals who communicate for cooperatives, inc...

Four linemen from Jackson EMC volunteered with other linemen from Georgia’s electric cooperatives to bring electricity to a remote village in north central Guatemala.In just 17 days, the linemen built four miles of electric lines to bring power to Se...

Jackson EMC was founded 85 years ago by a group of people who came together to form a cooperative to bring electricity to their homes and farms, which would make life better and easier. We’re continuing to shape the lives of people in this community ...

For the best experience, we encourage members to park in our off-site parking areas. Shuttles run to two parking areas every 30 minutes and drop off members at the entrance to Annual Meeting. Shuttles will run approximately from 4:45-8:30 p.m.  Pleas...

Jackson EMC appreciates the employees who make our work possible. Please join us in celebrating these employees who have served the cooperative for 35 and 40 years.

Jackson EMC is assisting with power restoration efforts at Colquitt EMC in Moultrie where heavy rain and strong winds from Hurricane Idalia resulted in widespread power outages. As of 10 a.m. today, more than 45,000 members remain without power in th...

Representing FFA and 4-H clubs from Banks, Franklin, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, 54 young people competed for awards and cash prizes in the August 2023 show. Together, the students entered 84 cattle in the competition hel...

Jackson EMC delegates joined more than 1,500 high school students from across the country to learn about leadership and public service in the nation’s capital through the week-long Washington Youth Tour program, organized by the nation’s electric coo...

Legacy Five, an award-winning gospel group, will perform at Jackson EMC’s  Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 21, at the headquarters in Jefferson.Registration for the meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. that day and entertainment will begin at approximat...

Get Funding for Your Innovative Middle School Projects with the Bright Ideas Grant Program.Jackson EMC is accepting applications for our Bright Ideas grant program, which funds creative and innovative classroom projects in middle schools. If you’re a...

High school students and their parents in Jackson EMC’s service area are invited to a college fair on Wednesday, August 30, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Venue at Friendship Springs in Flowery Branch.  Jackson EMC is sponsoring the free event, which wil...

What do 1,500 youth delegates in our nation’s capital have in common? They’re part of the Washington Youth Tour – a weeklong leadership development program organized by the nation’s electric cooperatives, including Jackson EMC. We’ve been sending loc...

The Western Circuit Treatment and Accountability Court of Athens supports individuals facing legal charges who have ongoing mental health and addiction problems. Its aim is to assist them in their recovery, reducing the likelihood of further legal is...