This week is National Workzone Awareness Week.

Linemen dedicate long hours to ensuring affordable and reliable electricity gets to you. Georgia’s Move Over law helps drivers do their part to keep linemen safe while working near roadways.

Learn more: gahighwaysafety.org

To provide safe, reliable electricity, Jackson EMC starts on the ground – by maintaining vegetation near power lines and equipment. 🌳

Learn more: bit.ly/3TXuHa7

April is Safe Digging Month.

Before breaking ground on a new project, contact Georgia 811 before digging so no important cables or lines are damaged.

Be safe by calling 811 or visiting georgia811.com to submit a free request.
#SafeDiggingMonth #Georgia811

We're celebrating Earth Month by offering sales on smart thermostats. Save energy and money by checking out jacksonemcmarketplace.com!

#EarthMonth #EarthDay #Substainability

Jackson County High School student Takara Aguilar is a 2024 Walter Harrison Scholarship recipient. This scholarship is awarded by electric cooperatives in Georgia, including Jackson EMC.

Read more: bit.ly/3xyA1ct

“We’re proud of the work our linemen do every day, but in April we set aside a special time to honor this dedicated group of professionals.' - Chip Jakins, President/CEO, Jackson EMC.

Read more: bit.ly/443RPZi

Jackson EMC employees volunteer year-round throughout Northeast Georgia. This month emphasizes our employees working together to make a big impact in the lives of others through our Jackson EMC Cares community involvement program. Look for us volunteering in the community!

On this day in 1939, Jackson EMC first turned on the lights for our members.

April 10 is now known as our Electrification Day. We have been grateful to support and provide power to our members for over 85 years.

#ElectricCoop

Celebrate Earth Month by saving energy, and money, by buying a smart thermostat!

Check out jacksonemcmarketplace.com for our current deals. We also offer rebates to residential members for buying a smart thermostat.

#EarthMonth #EarthDay #Substainability

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a lineman? Starting as an apprentice and becoming a journeyman lineman takes 7 years to attain.

#ElectricCoop #ThankaLineman

Prepare for the solar eclipse today, there won't be another until 2045!

The peak is estimated for 3:04 p.m. If you’re planning to view the eclipse, wear proper eclipse glasses. Our employees safely watched the last eclipse in 2017.

Eclipse pathing: bit.ly/43Op8iC

Jackson EMC prioritizes education and training, as many other EMCs. Our linemen help teach youth about electrical safety, and train local firefighters and law enforcement officers on working around energized lines in emergencies.

#ElectricCoop #ThankALineman

An essential part of being an EMC is the principle of 'cooperation among cooperatives.' Jackson EMC has helped other EMCs in times of disaster relief, while other EMCs have come to our aide.

We thank all lineman for their help over the years.
#ThankALineman #ElectricCoop

Ever wondered what a lineman wears?
Here's a glimpse into their basic gear for daily tasks, such as pole repair and climbing.

Want to know more about their additional equipment?
Dive in here: bit.ly/3YDHoHU

#JacksonEMC #ThankALineman

Do you know about the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo next month on May 4?

Our linemen, from apprentices to journeymen, compete in the rodeo another electric organizations.

We love to show up and support every year!
#JacksonEMC #ThankALineman #GALinemanRodeo

April is Lineman Appreciation Month.

Linemen are the heart and soul of Jackson EMC and we are so grateful of their service to provide power to over 260,000 meters in Georgia.

Make sure to thank a lineman this month and every month!
#JacksonEMC #ThankALineman

Our offices are closed today in observation of the Good Friday holiday. If you need to report an outage, please visit outage.jacksonemc.com, call 1-800-245-4044, or use the MyJacksonEMC mobile app.

As USPS delays affect our members now is a great opportunity to explore our ways to pay! Our auto pay program automatically pays your bill through a draft from your bank account or card monthly.

For more options, visit jacksonemc.com/waystopay or login to MyJacksonEMC.com

Our offices will be closed in observation of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, March 29. If you need to report an outage, please visit outage.jacksonemc.com, call 1-800-245-4044, or use the MyJacksonEMC mobile app.

Jesse Fowler, a warehouse coordinator in Jefferson, celebrated National Read Across America week earlier this month with his son's, Brewer, Pre-K class. 📚

Fowler visited Jefferson Elementary to read 'The Little Blue Truck' by Alice Schertle.
#ReadAcrossAmerica NEA