October 2026

Featured Articles:

• Operation Round Up tops $10 million

  For years now, participants in Walton EMC’s Operation Round Up have been pooling their small change to make a big impact in our communities. This long-term generosity recently marked an important milestone, exceeding $10 million in donations. “We’ve known this was coming for a while, so it’s been exciting to watch the total climb closer […]

• Bringing light to Guatemala

  Flipping a switch to light a room seems like a simple task to most, but for some, it’s a luxury they’ve waited years to experience. Walton EMC linemen Mason Byron and Isaiah Glasper joined linemen from other Georgia co-ops on a trip to Guatemala to bring power to homes, schools and churches in a remote […]

• 2026 Holiday Program

  Deck the halls! Learn pro decorating, entertaining and gift-giving tips, plus the latest trends to celebrate the season from Dean Pannell and Denise Beacham. Date: Thurs., Nov. 12 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Oconee County Civic Center, Watkinsville View the 2025 Photo Gallery

• 2026 Linemen of the Week

  Walton EMC is proud to recognize local high school student-athletes who display the strong work ethic, teamwork and dedication essential for succeeding. A new Lineman of the Week is revealed each Friday on our Facebook page. 2026 recipients

• Decades of innovation: When the lights came on

  Mrs. Powers might have been a tad irritated. You see, her husband had decided to take the day off, and she wanted to know why. But Lindsey Powers, a farmer residing in the Turkey Creek community of Walton County, had a good reason. His life was about to change dramatically, and he realized it. A […]