Powering Georgia’s economy
Walton EMC is among Georgia’s 41 consumer-owned electric cooperatives that are built by and belong to the communities they serve. Your democratically controlled co-op makes a direct economic contribution to Georgia as a corporate citizen and indirectly by supporting job creation, diversified economies and the expansion and recruitment of industries.
- $8.3 billion – Overall economic impact of Georgia’s electric cooperatives
- 4.4 million consumers served
- 73% land area served by co-op systems
- More than 50% of population on co-op lines
- 14,900 jobs supported
- $1.6 billion wages paid
- $139 million state taxes paid
- $553 million local taxes paid
- $16 billion investments in infrastructure
* Researched by Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute’s Center for Economic Development Research
See full graphic here
Featured Articles:
-
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Our commitment to investing in what matters most to our customer owners has earned Walton EMC a #1 ranking among residential electric cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Utility Brand Appeal Index Study. For delivering outstanding customer service and engagement, the co-op is the recipient of a coveted 2024 J.D. Power Award and […]
-
Deck the halls
We’re pleased to announce the return of Walton EMC’s Holiday Programs for 2024. Join us for an evening of holiday inspiration and practical tips. Featured Presenter: Dean Pannell, Georgia master florist • Practical Christmas decorating ideas • Interactive instruction with entertaining anecdotes • Dean has 23 years of floral design experience, including work on television […]
-
Showing concern for our community
The Walton EMC Employee Charity Committee is a group of people dedicated to fulfilling the 7th Cooperative Principle – Concern For Community. “One of the ways our cooperative shows concern for our community is by hosting charity events throughout the year to raise funds for charitable organizations that are serving the most vulnerable people in […]
-
Knowledge is power: How Walton EMC replaces a utility pole
When a Walton EMC utility pole breaks due to a vehicle strike or weather-related causes, the repair is often more complex than it appears, says Matt Britt, Walton EMC line crew supervisor for Monroe. Today’s power poles are commonly used for more than delivering electricity. Equipment owned by other utilities may be attached to the […]
