February 2023

Featured Articles:

• Star Quality

  Thanks to its rural character and well-preserved small towns, Walton County and its neighbors are always ready for their close-up when television and movie production companies come calling. Familiar historic landmarks, main streets, businesses, farms and even country lanes have made cameo appearances in some recent productions. Among the locations taking a star turn in […]

• Learn Something New

  If you’re suffering from cabin fever or crave a mental challenge, learning something new can be the ideal wintertime pick-me-up. From art to zumba, there are plenty of free or low-cost educational courses and workshops available within Walton EMC’s service area. GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY All you need is a library card to sign up […]

• Operation Round Up Grants Put $181,280 in Communities

  Your Operation Round Up program has been pouring out funds to great organizations that fill vital roles in our communities. Without these groups and their work, many of our neighbors would have nowhere to turn during these trying times. RECENT GRANTS Adults Pushing Forward, $1,000. Self-sufficiency education for displaced youth. Newton, Rockdale and DeKalb counties. […]

• Re-visiting the Rice Cooker

  Rice cookers aren’t just for making rice. Plug in this seldom-used electric appliance to discover some of its hidden cooking talents. MAKE A HOT BREAKFAST. To make oatmeal or other hot cereals, add a little less milk or water than you would for stovetop cooking (and some chopped nuts and dried fruit if you want). […]

• Plugged In – February 2023

  Q: Does Walton EMC have any rebates for improving the energy efficiency of my home? A: Your co-op offers hundreds of dollars in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades at residential properties. For instance, there’s a $200 rebate for replacing a fossil fuel model with an electric water heater or electric heat pump in an existing […]

• Meta, Walton EMC and Silicon Ranch Partner for New Solar Projects

  Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook) has announced plans for three new large solar projects in Georgia. Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) recently signed contracts with Silicon Ranch on behalf of Meta for three new solar facilities totaling 560 megawatts (MWAC). The contracts are part of the electric cooperative’s agreement to supply Meta with 100 percent […]

• Energy Savers

  Keep your heat set at 68 degrees in the winter for significant energy savings. Use emergency/auxiliary heat mode only in a genuine emergency.