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 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...

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...

Two new members have been appointed to serve on the Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors. Dee Anderson, of Gwinnett County, and Towanna Johnson, of Barrow County, were each appointed to serve a three-year term by the Jackson EMC Board of Directo...

John Mitchell is retiring from the Jackson EMC board of directors after 17 years of service. He is succeeded by Phil Sutton, who is well known for his business leadership and community service.A member of Jackson EMC since 1990, Mitchell is a retired...

With the official arrival of summer, Jackson EMC wants to help its members lower their energy use and minimize the impact of summer heat on their monthly bills.Cooling homes and businesses is typically one of the largest demands for electricity durin...

A journeyman lineman team from Jackson EMC was named the top overall team competing at the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, held May 6 in Fort Valley, Ga. The event draws linemen from across the state to compete in a series of events in traditional lineman s...

Jackson EMC has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first certified EMC Contact Center in the United States. This accomplishment was recognized through the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) Contact Center Certification, ...

A journeyman lineman team from Jackson EMC was named the top overall team competing at the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, held May 6 in Fort Valley, Ga. The event draws linemen from across the state to compete in a series of events in traditional lineman s...

The year is 1982. A gallon of gas is 91 cents, the average household income is $23,430 a year and Johnny Bell starts his career at Jackson EMC. Johnny spent the next 36 years working as a lineman and line foreman, retiring in 2018. “Being a lineman i...

Extremely cold weather can drive up your energy use – and your monthly bill. You can reduce the impact of winter weather by changing some of your energy habits. One of the principles of cooperatives is education for members, which includes ways to he...

After restoring power to 6,333 of our members when heavy rain and strong winds from Thursday’s storms caused outages, Jackson EMC crews are assisting with power restoration efforts at Snapping Shoals EMC, based in Covington, GA. As of Friday, January...

Cooler weather means it’s time to keep your home warm and cozy. The Jackson EMC Marketplace can make it easier to bring comfort and energy savings to your home this holiday season.Jackson EMC members can receive instant rebates on select smart thermo...

We understand that sometimes members may need assistance paying their electric bills. If you’re a senior living in a low-income household, you may qualify for a discount.Jackson EMC offers a senior/low-income discount for members who are at least 62 ...

Jackson EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative. One of the benefits of being a member of a cooperative is receiving capital credits. Each year, amounts collected above the cost of providing electric service are credited to members’ capital acco...

Along with higher temperatures, summer can typically bring higher bills. The cost to generate power is higher during the summer, and members typically use more electricity during the summer months than the rest of the year to keep the air inside thei...

Garrett Wessels is a Jackson EMC lineman who can add “local hero” to his resume. Wessels recently played a big part in putting out a kitchen fire at the Commerce Country Café, a beloved restaurant and community gathering spot.Wessels was on-call and ...

A few months ago, a winter storm moved through our service area and brought with it harsh, freezing conditions, including billowing snow and high winds. It was bitterly cold, and the driving conditions on the roads in our area were hazardous. In the ...

In good weather and bad, linemen are ready to keep electricity flowing to the community. Linemen often work non-traditional hours, outdoors in difficult weather conditions – as part of their commitment to powering their community. When the power goes...

Could you shift when you cool your home, do laundry or wash your dishes in the summer? If so, Jackson EMC’s Time-of-Use rate may be an option allowing you to benefit from a lower rate all year.How does it work? During summer (June 1 to September 15),...

Finding the right contractor for your energy efficient home improvements can make a difference when it comes to quality and reliability. If you don’t know where to start your search, we can help.Jackson EMC’s contractor network helps members connect ...

Have you ever planned your day around the weather? Sure, we all have. When the forecast calls for rain, you bring an umbrella. When there’s a sunny forecast, you may plan to spend extra time outdoors. That kind of planning helps your day and your wee...

Jackson EMC recently gave awards to area homebuilders who follow the cooperative’s Right Choice new home construction standards for energy efficiency and comfort.“Builders who construct new homes to Jackson EMC’s Right Choice standards show they’re c...

Jackson EMC members can choose to receive their monthly bill in their email inbox instead of getting a statement in the mail. Thinking of signing up for paperless billing? Here are some reasons to make the switch:Speed: You'll receive an email alert ...

As a parent, I always enjoyed seeing my kids play in the snow. They’d make snowmen and toss around a few snowballs. Snow days are fun – both for kids and parents. Icy weather, however, doesn’t melt my heart as easily.Just half an inch of ice can add ...

Did you know you can view your energy use by the hour, day, month or specific date range? With the MyJacksonEMC mobile app and website, you can easily view your energy use. The tools in MyJacksonEMC allow you to see changes to your energy use based o...

Have a prize-worthy recipe you want to share with your fellow Jackson EMC members?We test member-submitted recipes each month for JEMCO News. The selected winner receives a prize package including a pressure cooker/air fryer combo and other kitchen g...

Help keep linemen safe. When you see a utility vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing, be sure to move over a lane.  If you can’t move over, slow down. Move Over Laws, like those in Georgia and across the U.S., help protec...

Jackson EMC wants you to avoid being the victim of a scam. Scammers are known to target customers of utility companies, including Jackson EMC, by pretending to be a representative of the company. Jackson EMC will never demand immediate payment over t...

Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded the news of Jackson Electric Membership Corp. and TruVista announcing an agreement to deliver fiber broadband to 8,000 homes and businesses in three counties in Jackson EMC’s service area: Jackson, Banks, and Ma...