News Release

Walton EMC Prepares for Power of Hope Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2007

Contact Greg Brooks, 770/266-2307

             Heather Hodges, 770/266-2408

MONROE, Ga. – Plans are underway for Walton Electric Membership Corporation's 5th annual Power of Hope Ride. It will be held Saturday, September 22 to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Overall the last four years, the ride has raised more than $19,000 towards finding a cure for cancer with the help of hundreds of motorcyclists across the Southeast. More than 300 attended last year’s ride.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Walton EMC's headquarters off U.S. Highway 78, four miles east of Monroe, GA. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts about two hours, winding through the beautiful Georgia Piedmont.

A donation of $20 solo or $30 two up includes a ride T-shirt and barbecue lunch. Motorcyclists can enjoy music and other activities, including a live auction, door prizes and a 50/25/25 drawing.

Call 770/267-5551 or send email slowrance@waltonemc.com for more information. Click here to download a flyer. All bikes are welcome.

Walton EMC is a customer-owned power company that serves 115,000 accounts over its ten-county service area between Atlanta and Athens.

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