February 2025

Featured Articles:

• Listen to your heart

  What is your heart telling you? If it could talk, your heart would tell you that the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. It would tell you that high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease, and only one in four adults have that condition under control. It […]

• How do we rate?

  For its reliable, affordable electricity to power homes, Georgia is the envy of the nation, says David Gattie, an energy policy expert with the University of Georgia’s Center for International Trade and Security. “People in the power sector admire Georgia,” he added. “We’re what everybody else wants to be.” Georgia electric power suppliers consistently have […]

• Is your porch covered?

  Keep your front entryway safe with a state-of-the-art doorbell camera from EMC Security. Answer your door, deter crime and get real-time alerts — all from your phone. A loyal EMC Security customer says… “I love that this camera records 24/7 – I never miss any activity! It’s easy for me and my spouse to view […]

• Small change. Big difference.

  Operation Round Up (ORU) is a charitable program governed and funded by Walton EMC customer-owners. This initiative continues the cooperative legacy of neighbors helping neighbors to improve the quality of life in area communities. How it works: The program is funded solely by Walton EMC customer-owners who voluntarily choose to round their electric bill to […]

• Knowledge is power: A home improvement that pays you back

  Who doesn’t love new granite countertops or a remodeled bathroom with a fancy shower? Although nice, those improvements cost you money. What if you could find a home improvement that grows your bank account? Properly insulating and weatherizing your home brings dividends every month by lowering energy use and cutting the power bill with a […]