LEFT: Representing Walton EMC at the 2023 Georgia Linemen’s Rodeo are, from left, Phillip Mork, Steven Favinger, Cody Jarrett, Adam Simmons (coach), Mason Tolbert, Nate Howell, Ryan Garner and Caleb Tallant. INSET: Walton EMC journeyman linemen David Abbott and Adam Simmons, both kneeling, provide last-minute suggestions to help apprentice Nate Howell prepare to compete in a skills event.
Seven Walton EMC apprentice linemen put their mental and physical electric utility work skills to the test during the 2023 Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo held May 6 in Fort Valley.
Professionals representing electric co-ops and municipal electric systems from across the state competed in a series of events involving traditional lineman skills and tasks. The competition provides a continuing education opportunity with a focus on safety and training, said Adam Simmons, Walton EMC journeyman lineman and crew leader, who coached the Walton EMC team.
This year, 126 apprentice linemen competed in four events. Linemen must complete a five-year apprenticeship to earn the journeyman lineman designation.
Homeless families and critically ill children are among recent beneficiaries of nearly $211,000 in charitable grants announced by the Walton Electric Trust Board. The primary source of funding is Operation Round Up, the community assistance program supported by Walton EMC customer-owners. “Concern for community is among the principles by which our member-owned business operates,” said […]
A: Walton EMC teams with its own materials supply cooperative, GRESCO, and another Georgia-based electrical solutions company, Anderson Power Services, to make it easy for co-op customer-owners to purchase and install a quality Generac home standby generator at a competitive price. In addition, the co-op’s HomePlus Loan is available to finance any generator purchase for […]
“I never thought college was a possibility. I had lost hope…” Not so long ago, FlorEstrella Rojas — Stella to her friends — thought she had little to look forward to after high school graduation. In the foster care system since age 6, she bounced from place to place, never attending the same school for […]
