Snapping Shoals EMC

“Selfless act” may not be one of the seven cooperative principles, but it’s the best way to describe what Lead Lineman Colby Chapman did for the Newton County Schools Special Olympics heading into this school year.

Earlier this summer, SSEMC employees held a 50/50 raffle, with half of the proceeds benefiting Newton County Special Olympics and the other half going to one lucky winner. When Colby’s name was drawn, he decided to give his entire $1,250 share right back, bringing the total donation to $2,500. LaTrelle Cawthon with the Newton County Special Olympics joined employees to draw the winning ticket and share more about the impact the program has on local students.

Thank you, Colby, for being a standout example of what it means to serve others and put Concern for Community into action.

Happy school year! This morning, Snapping Shoals EMC treated the teachers and staff at Veterans Memorial Middle School to breakfast as they kicked off the new school year.

Thank you to everyone in our community who supports the education of our youth every day. We wish all students, teachers and school staff a successful 2026-27 school year!

Newton County Schools

WE'RE HIRING! Snapping Shoals EMC is hiring for a Director of Safety, Training & Loss Control.
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Snapping Shoals EMC has sent 10 linemen to Habersham EMC to assist with widespread power outages in their territory following last night's storms. Please pray for the safety of our linemen and those who have been affected by the storm.

In difficult times, electric cooperatives like Snapping Shoals EMC support one another through mutual aid assistance. Co-ops work together to meet challenges, such as power restoration after a severe weather event. Through the system of mutual aid, we coordinate with other co-ops to bring additional trucks, equipment and manpower to an area. We work together and share resources to restore power to our community when we need help, and SSEMC reciprocates by assisting other electric co-ops when they need help. See less

WE'RE HIRING! Snapping Shoals EMC is hiring for an Apprentice Lineman, Equipment Operator and a Right of Way Worker I.
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Our members make everything we do possible. SSEMC members enjoyed a special video presentation at our 2026 Annual Meeting highlighting the many ways Snapping Shoals EMC is making a difference in our communities. We invite you to watch the presentation and celebrate what we accomplished together this past year.

Snapping Shoals EMC staff were proud to support the second annual Henry County Public Schools Foundation's Stuff the Bus campaign, helping collect school supplies for local teachers and students ahead of the new school year.
The initiative helps ensure classrooms are stocked with essential supplies while easing the financial burden many teachers face purchasing materials out of pocket. We're grateful to our employees for giving their time to support students and teachers in our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park on July 16! A total of 1,536 SSEMC members registered, which meant that including members' guests, we got to spend the day with more than 3,000 attendees!

The crowd was treated to music from High Road, health advice from Piedmont Newton, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811's Digger the Dog. Members also had the opportunity meet reps from HomeServe, EMC Security and Walton Gas.

Vicki Knight was the lucky winner of the 2012 Chevy 2500 pickup truck that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Fred and Anita Johnson of Covington were the Oldest Married Couple in attendance and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Robert Kirby Sr., Winifred Bryant and Lucy Brown were the Oldest Members in attendance at 95 years old and will each receive a $100 bill credit.

Board of Directors Jeanette Berry, Alfred Flanigan, Ernest Watkins and Jake Carter were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts.