February 2024

Featured Articles:

• Barn benefits

  Pictured from left: Conner Brooks, FFA student advisor and 10th grader, assists 9th grader Carsyn Chadwick with her goat. Chadwick is a member of the chapter’s goat show team. At right is agricultural science teacher Sean Bryant. Vocational agriculture teacher Sean Bryant believes teens can develop better life skills in the barn. A School EmPOWERment […]

• Storm prep: Have the right supplies

  February 6–10 is Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Walton EMC urges our customer-owners to be prepared for severe weather. Visit our Storm Center to know what to do in the event of a storm-related outage. LIGHT: Secure flashlights, battery-powered lanterns and extra batteries. Avoid light sources that require a flame or fire. WATER: If you […]

• Plugged In: Does Walton EMC distribute capital credits to deceased members?

  A: When the unfortunate passing of a member happens, survivors are entitled to receive any remaining balance in the deceased’s capital credit account. As a not-for-profit cooperative, any revenue Walton EMC collects above what it takes to operate the business is returned to the co-op’s customer-owners in the form of capital credits. To receive payment, […]

• Easy does it

  Tired of the same old mealtime grind? Spark up your kitchen routine with these versatile electric countertop appliances that speed meal prep and reduce cleanup. Pizza maker. Make homemade pizza with a compact, countertop appliance like the Betty Crocker Countertop Pizza Maker ($52). It’s an inexpensive alternative to a brick oven and uses less energy […]

• Energy savers: February 2024

  Inspect and clean or replace air filters regularly to optimize heat pump and HVAC efficiency.