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July 2022

Featured Articles:

  • Plug or pump?

    Not so long ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were something more often read about than seen. Now, every major automaker is rolling out their version of a battery-powered car. There are more fully electric cars than ever, so it’s not uncommon to be cruising down the Atlanta Highway next to a Tesla Model 3 or Ford’s […]
  • 5 Days of Staycation Fun

    For many families, summertime is vacation time. But not all of us have the funds or time to take a big fancy vacation. So why not plan a staycation instead? Your family can have fun doing free or inexpensive activities within a few miles of home. You’ll have a great time exploring those area attractions […]
  • Line Technicians: Dressed for Success

    Journeyman Line Technician Preston Roberts knows the importance of dressing correctly for the job. It takes a lot of equipment to work on power lines while they’re still energized with electricity. Gone are the days when Walton EMC disrupts the power supply to make repairs or improvements. Now, most work is done so that the consumer […]
  • Plugged In: Start, Stop or Transfer?

    Q: When I move this summer, do I have to come to your office to start, stop or transfer my electric service? A: We understand nobody wants to try to settle into a new place without air conditioning or hot water. To smooth the move for our customer-owners, Walton EMC offers easy online connect, disconnect […]
  • Charity Committee Awards Donation to REACH Scholarship

    The Walton EMC Charity Committee recently awarded Oconee County School System $2,500 for their REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) scholarship. “The REACH program targets seventh graders who are potential first-generation college students with a financial need,” said Beth Parks, director of career, technical and agricultural education. REACH strives to ensure that Georgia’s low-income, academically […]
  • Is it Time to Replace Your Thermostat?

    Baby, it’s hot outside! Is your thermostat up to the challenge of efficiently keeping your home cool and comfortable? A home’s thermostat should be upgraded about every 10 years to avoid efficiency drops that come with age. Older units become less and less able to accurately detect the temperature levels in your home. The dead […]
  • Unclaimed Refunds July 2022