News & Press

03/18/24
Eatonton Drive-Thru Closed on March 20

The Eatonton office building and drive-thru are scheduled to be pressure washed this Wednesday, March 20. ...


03/04/24
2024 Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist Selected

Chloe Clark of Jones County was named Tri-County EMC’s finalist for the 2024 Walter Harrison Scholarship. ...


03/01/24
Clearing the Path to Reliability

Our members depend on us to deliver reliable power to their homes and businesses. ...


02/19/24
Register for the Operation Roundup Virtual Workshop

On April 11 at 2 PM, Communications Specialist Anna Smith will be hosting a Q&A style virtual workshop alongside Operation Roundup Foundation Board member Jonathan Pitts to help further public knowledge of the program. ...


02/01/24
WYT Alumni Invited to Georgia State Capitol

On January 29, Tri-County EMC’s 2023 Washington Youth Tour (WYT) Delegate, Jayden Daniel, had the opportunity to meet and speak with Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. ...


01/30/24
Now Accepting Applications for the Lineman Scholarship

Like many trades, being an electric lineman is not just an occupation, but a tradition and way of life. ...


01/29/24
Restoring a Power Outage

“How long is it going to take?” Those are familiar words to all who work in the power industry. ...


01/22/24
Tri-County EMC Awards Bright Ideas Grants to 27 Local Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently awarded 27 teachers in Jones, Putnam, Baldwin, and Jasper Counties with education grants totaling $30,000. ...


01/15/24
Freezing Temperatures Beginning Wednesday

Beginning Wednesday, our service territory is predicting freezing temperatures as low as 19° in some areas. ...


01/05/24
Service Charge Increase Effective February 1

The “Energy and Distribution” line item that you see on your monthly power bill includes all the costs associated with purchasing power, delivering it to your home or business, and maintaining the data and billing for your account. ...


01/01/24
Happy New Year!

With a new year ahead of us, we reflect on past achievements but also look forward to how we may serve you even better. ...


12/30/23
Tri-County EMC Director Retires After 37 Years

Long-time Tri-County EMC Director Tommy Noles resigned from his District 3 - Post 2 board seat on November 30, 2023. ...


12/29/23
Tri-County EMC Foundation Awards $20,500 in December

The Tri-County EMC Foundation met in December to discuss applications submitted by non-profit organizations for Operation Roundup Grants. ...


12/28/23
Payment System Maintenance on 12.29

Due to year-end maintenance, our payment system will be down tomorrow, December 29, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. ...


11/28/23
Payment System Upgrade on 11.28

Today, Tri-County EMC will be running an upgrade to its payment system from 4:30 PM to 9 PM. ...


11/21/23
myTCEMC Redesign

On December 4, Tri-County EMC is launching its redesigned mobile app, myTCEMC. ...


11/17/23
Operation Roundup Scholarship Recipients Selected

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two students in the service area twice per year. ...


11/08/23
Tri-County EMC Named Business of the Year in Putnam County

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce named Tri-County EMC “2023 Business of the Year” at its Annual Award Dinner on Tuesday evening, November 6. ...


11/01/23
Save Energy, Not Calories

The entire holiday season revolves around food. ...


11/01/23
Space Heaters vs. Heat Pumps

We all know Georgia weather can be unpredictable. How early is too early to turn on your heat? ...


10/25/23
Tri-County EMC Holds 84th Annual Meeting

On October 19, Tri-County EMC hosted its 84th Annual Meeting at the Tri-County office in Gray concluding the 2023 Board of Directors’ Election. ...


10/01/23
National Co-Op Month

October is National Co-op Month, and Tri-County EMC is joining cooperatives across the U.S. to celebrate. ...


10/01/23
Christmas Card Art Contest

Christmas is just around the corner, and Tri-County EMC is now accepting entries for our annual Christmas Card Art Contest!  ...


09/29/23
Beware of Utility Scams

There is nothing scarier than your sensitive information falling into the wrong hands. ...


09/28/23
Get Smart About Home Lighting

Gone are the days when a simple flip of the switch was the only choice for illuminating our homes. ...


09/25/23
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $36,455 in September

The Tri-County EMC Foundation met in September to discuss applications submitted by non-profit organizations for Operation Roundup Grants. ...


09/01/23
Fall Scholarship Opportunity

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also provides scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. ...


09/01/23
Directors' Election In Progress

Tri-County EMC’s Annual Meeting will take place next month on Thursday, October 19 at 2 PM at Tri-County’s office in Gray. ...


08/29/23
Tri-County EMC Sponsors Family at Leadership Conferences

As part of Tri-County EMC’s service to the community, we offer several leadership programs to our members throughout the year. ...


08/29/23
The Power of Preparation

September is National Preparedness Month and a great reminder that being prepared for severe weather can help keep you and your family safe. ...


08/02/23
2023 Washington Youth Tour Recap

On June 16, 104 delegates representing EMCs across the state set off for the 2023 Washington Youth Tour (WYT), a fast-paced, week-long leadership adventure in our nation’s capitol. ...


08/02/23
Bright Ideas Education Grants: 2023 Applications Now Available

It’s that time of year again! ...


07/24/23
Tri-CoGo Celebrates 5,000th Customer Milestone

Tri-CoGo, Tri-County EMC’s broadband affiliate, recently celebrated a huge milestone. ...


07/14/23
Gray and Eatonton Offices Closing for an Employee Meeting on 7/17

On Monday, July 17, the Gray and Eatonton offices will be closed from 8 AM until 10 AM for an employee meeting. ...


07/03/23
Considering Rooftop Solar?

Motivated by potential monthly savings, many homeowners are considering adding rooftop solar. ...


06/27/23
Gray and Eatonton Offices Closed for All-Employee Meeting

On Wednesday, June 28, the Gray and Eatonton Offices will be closed from 8 AM to 10 AM for an all-employee meeting. ...


06/22/23
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $13,910 in June

On June 13, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board met to consider applications from 14 organizations to receive an Operation Roundup Grant. ...


06/12/23
Tri-County EMC Sponsors Training for Local First Responders

On June 10, Tri-County EMC was one of four organizations to sponsor the Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Response course hosted by the Gray Fire Department. ...


06/06/23
Scheduled Maintenance to Tri-County EMC's Payment System

Beginning at 4:30 PM, Tri-County EMC's payment system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance. ...


06/02/23
Tri-County EMC Announces Spring Scholarship Recipients

Tri-County EMC recently awarded three $2,000 Cooperative Scholarships and two $1,000 Operation Roundup Scholarships to deserving service area students. ...


06/02/23
Visit Our Online Energy Efficiency Center

As Georgia weather continues to get warmer and temperatures spike, it’s important to make sure your home is operating as efficiently as possible in order to save money on your electric bill. ...


06/02/23
Gray Office Parking Lot Closed June 3 and 4

There will be NO ACCESS to the Gray office kiosk and EV chargers this weekend as the parking lot is closed for sealing and repainting. ...


05/05/23
2023 Board of Directors Election Information

Tri-County EMC member-owners have an important role in the annual meeting process. ...


05/01/23
May is Electrical Safety Month

Play it safe around electricity. ...


05/01/23
Lake Area Easter Basket Project

In addition to preparing for Spring Break, prom, and the upcoming lake season, Putnam County resident and Gatewood School junior, Jayden Daniel, is keeping busy helping others in his community. Sparked by his passion for helping others, Jayden foun ...


05/01/23
Pay Your Electric Bill Using Checkout

Pay your electric bill on your next shopping trip using CheckOut. ...


05/01/23
Milledgeville Payment Kiosk Location Change

The payment kiosk located at the Marathon on Roberson Mill Road in Milledgeville has recently been removed from the store. ...


03/30/23
The Power Behind Your Power

Every April, electric cooperatives across the state take a moment to pay homage to the dedicated individuals responsible for, in simple terms, keeping our lights on. ...


03/29/23
April is Safe Digging Month

Spring is in the air…and so are home projects! ...


03/15/23
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $9,400 in March

In March 2023, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 6 projects, totaling $9,400 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


03/09/23
Students Chosen to Represent Tri-County EMC on Washington Youth Tour

Jayden Daniel of Putnam County and Esteban Zabala of Baldwin County have been chosen to participate in the 2023 Washington Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid leadership experience sponsored by Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives, including Tri-County ...


03/01/23
2023 Lineman Scholarship

In inclement weather, you may be inside without power, but linemen are outside working to restore power back to your home.  ...


03/01/23
Tri-County EMC Selects Lily Nichols as Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist

Lily Victoria Rose Nichols of Putnam County was named Tri-County EMC’s finalist for the 2023 Walter Harrison Scholarship. ...


01/31/23
Winter Energy Saving Tips

Love is in the air - and so are cold temperatures! ...


01/31/23
Operation Roundup Grant Applications due March 1

Operation Roundup is funded by voluntary contributions from Tri-County members to the Tri-County EMC Foundation. ...


01/31/23
Spring Scholarship Opportunities

Tri-County EMC is committed to making contributions toward community growth throughout our service area, including investment in youth education and leadership. ...


01/31/23
From Your Co-op, With Love

As your electric cooperative, our number one priority is to bring you, our members, safe and reliable power. ...


01/23/23
Tri-County EMC Awards Bright Ideas Grants to Local Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently surprised 25 teachers in Jones, Putnam, Baldwin, Wilkinson, and Jasper Counties with educational grants totaling $30,000. ...


01/16/23
Tri-County EMC Eatonton Office Temporarily Closed

Tri-County EMC’s Eatonton Office is temporarily closed due to a communications outage. ...


01/16/23
System Inspections Performed by Cappstone Energy Group

Starting today, Cappstone Energy Group will be performing pole inspections and safety audits within the Tri-County EMC service territory. ...


01/05/23
Gray Office Kiosk Repaired

The Gray Office kiosk has been repaired and can now take payments. ...


01/03/23
Cold Weather Usage Impacts

Frigid temperatures significantly affect energy usage, especially around the holidays. ...


12/31/22
Payment System Down Due to Year-End Maintenance

Due to year-end maintenance, our payment system will be down Sunday, January 1st from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. ...


12/30/22
Happy New Year: A Message from Your Chairman

With the goal of providing safe and reliable power at the forefront of our EMC, our crews will continue to stand ready for any potential severe weather outages in 2023. ...


12/30/22
Washington Youth Tour is Back In-Person in 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Washington Your Tour is officially back in-person! ...


12/30/22
E-Billing System Update

Tri-County EMC’s E-billing system recently changed after undergoing a scheduled update. ...


12/29/22
Gray Office Kiosk Out of Order

The payment kiosk located in the Gray Office drive-thru is out of order until further notice. ...


12/29/22
Two Students Awarded Operation Roundup Scholarship

In December, the Tri-County EMC Foundation awarded the Operation Roundup Scholarship, worth $1,000, to two service area students. ...


12/28/22
System Upgrade

An upgrade to the Tri-County EMC server will be performed on December 28 at 6:15 PM. ...


12/23/22
New Outage Viewer Link

The outage viewer link under the ...


12/15/22
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $25,000 in December

In December 2022, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 8 projects, totaling $25,032.10 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


12/13/22
Phones down for Maintenance on December 14 from 6AM-8AM

Tri-County EMC will be performing a phone system upgrade on Wednesday, December 14 from 6AM-8AM. ...


12/02/22
Phones Down for Maintenance on December 6 and December 7, 6AM-8AM

Tri-County EMC will be performing a phone system upgrade on Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7 from 6AM-8AM. Members will not be able to use our automated payment system during this time. To make an online payment, visit tri-countyemc.com. To r ...


11/28/22
Happy Holidays Message from CEO

Happy Holidays Message from CEO ...


11/25/22
Tri-CoGo Completes Phase 1 of Fiber Internet Project

On a mission to bring 100% fiber internet to every home and business in the Tri-County EMC service area, Tri-CoGo has officially entered the second phase of the two-part fiber build-out. Phase 1, which began in May 2021, served most Tri-County EMC members ...


11/08/22
Payment Systems Down for Scheduled Maintenance November 8

Due to scheduled maintenance, our payment systems will be down from 5pm - 9pm on Tuesday, November 8. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ...


11/04/22
PCA Increase in November

Beginning in September, you may have noticed an increase in the PCA line item on your bill. The Power Cost Adjustment, or PCA, is the tool used to adjust the amount of funds collected to pay for the fluctuating cost of power. While the PCA usually adds li ...


10/21/22
Tri-County EMC Hosts 83rd Annual Meeting

Tri-County EMC Hosts 83rd Annual Meeting ...


10/10/22
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $46,000 in September

During the September 2022 meeting, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board of Directors voted to fund $46,000 in Operation Roundup Grants to local organizations to execute special projects. The organizations that received funds are listed below. Baldwin Cou ...


10/04/22
October is National Cooperative Month

October is National Co-op Month! This is a month where cooperatives across the U.S. celebrate the cooperative business model and celebrate their co-op members. As a cooperative, Tri-County EMC wouldn’t exist without our members. Our core business purpos ...


10/04/22
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $41,500 in September

In September 2022, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 8 projects, totaling $41,517.51 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefi t organizations or individuals in local communities. All projects are funded by the Tri-County EMC Foundatio ...


10/03/22
Low Income Energy Assistance Program - Heating Assistance Cycle Begins November 1

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households in heating or cooling their homes. The heating assistance application cycle begins November 1. If you are interested in applying, pleas ...


09/12/22
Offices Closed for Safety Training on September 13

Offices Closed for Safety Training on September 13 ...


09/01/22
Increase in Power Cost Adjustment

Increase in Power Cost Adjustment ...


08/29/22
Eatonton Office Closed August 30, 8-10:30, For All Employee Meeting

The Tri-County EMC Eatonton Office will be closed August 30, 8AM-10:30AM, for an all employee meeting ...


08/23/22
Tri-County EMC Offices Closed September 5

Tri-County EMC Offices Closed September 5 ...


08/03/22
Local Student Attends Co-op Leadership Conference

Davin Pickel, a student at Baldwin County High School, represented Tri-County EMC at the Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference held July 18-22 at the Georgia FFA/FCCLA Center in Covington. The mission of the conference is to educate students about cooperat ...


08/01/22
Phones Down For System Upgrade on Wednesday, August 3, 5AM-8AM

Phones Down For System Upgrade on Wednesday, August 3, 5AM-8AM ...


08/01/22
2022 Tri-County EMC Election Information

Each year, Tri-County EMC holds an annual meeting of the membership as well as ...


07/27/22
Tri-CoGo Internet Enters Baldwin County

Tri-CoGo fiber internet is now available for Tri-County EMC members living in southwestern Baldwin County. This area (Zone 10) includes portions of County Line Church Road ...


07/19/22
Eatonton Office Closed for Driveway Paving Beginning July 25

Tri-County EMC's Eatonton Office will be closed on Monday, July 25 due to driveway repair and paving. The Tri-County EMC Gray office will remain open during this time.  ...


07/01/22
Know a Scam When You See It

Know a Scam When You See It ...


06/29/22
Two Students Awarded Operation Roundup Scholarships

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice ...


06/26/22
Heat Wave Brings Increased Energy Usage

Heat Wave Brings Increased Energy Usage ...


06/16/22
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $10,750 in June

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $10,750 in June ...


06/08/22
Nominating Committee Results

Nominating Committee Results ...


05/31/22
Summer Storm Ready

Sweet summertime. The warm weather makes us eager to plan cookouts with friends and family and afternoons on the water. But at a power company, we also know the warm summer weather brings the potential for power outages through thunderstorms and hurricane ...


05/31/22
Unclaimed Capital Credits

Do you have unclaimed capital credits from 1990, 1991, or 1992? Click here to search by name or address to see if you have unclaimed funds. All funds must be claimed by October 28, 2022. ...


05/27/22
Offices Closed Memorial Day

Tri-County EMC offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. ...


05/24/22
Three Local Students Awarded Cooperative Scholarships

Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship this month. Funds were awarded based on academics, financial need and a demonstrated commitment to the community in which they reside. “One of ...


05/23/22
JCHS Student Wins Lineman Scholarship

Landon Hewett, a recent graduate of Jones County High School, was recently awarded the Lineman Scholarship from Tri-County EMC. He plans to attend South Georgia Technical College in Americus this fall to complete the electric lineman training program.  ...


05/06/22
Local Student Wins Walter Harrison Scholarship

Tri-County EMC is proud to present James Major Stanford of Putnam County with a 2022 Walter Harrison Scholarship. James Major is one of 14 winners selected from applicants across the state for one of this year’s $1,000 scholarships. This year, 77 applican ...


05/03/22
May is Electrical Safety Month

Electrical Safety Month ...


03/28/22
Tri-CoGo Connects It's 1,000th Customer

On Thursday, March 10th, customers, employees, local dignitaries, and residents gathered to commemorate Tri-CoGo achieving it’s 1,000th customer, just one year after the announcement of its formation as Tri-County EMC’s broadband internet subsidiary. ...


03/09/22
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $20,028 in Operation Roundup Funds

In March 2022, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 7 projects, totaling $20,028 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


02/25/22
Staying Cool: Inspect Your Attic Before Summer Hits

With longer daylight hours and mild temperatures, spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic for proper insulation. ...


02/25/22
Right-of-Way Seasonal Maintenance

Beginning this spring, Tri-County EMC will begin 2022 herbicide application. Palmetto Right-of-Way, our spraying contractor, will apply herbicide to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. ...


02/25/22
Spring Scholarship Opportunities

As a cooperative, we are committed to helping our communities grow and thrive. ...


02/25/22
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist

James Major Stanford was named Tri-County EMC’s finalist for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. ...


02/25/22
Tri-CoGo Customer Surveys

Tri-CoGo, Tri-County EMC’s fiber internet subsidiary, recently began conducting customer surveys to measure overall satisfaction and receive feedback to assist in enhancing the customer experience. ...


01/14/22
Watching for Winter Weather

​​​​​​​We are watching national, state and local weather forecasts in preparation for this weekend’s weather. As of Friday morning, forecasts predict that most of the wintry precipitation will occur north of Interstate 20, which is north of our service ar ...


01/10/22
Is An EV Right For You?

As prices for gas continue to be volatile, along with the price of vehicles, the time may be right to consider purchasing an electric vehicle. The selection of EVs on the market continues to grow, with nearly every major dealer offering, or planning to o ...


01/07/22
$30,000 In Educational Grants Awarded to Local Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently surprised 27 teachers in Baldwin, Jasper, Jones and Putnam Counties with educational grants totaling $30,000. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more than $330,000 in grants to local schools. Funded ...


01/07/22
Weathering The Storm - Prepare for Winter Weather

Weathering The Storm - Prepare for Winter Weather ...


01/05/22
Home Electrical Safety Checklist

If you are looking for a New Year’s Resolution that you can keep, add a home electrical safety check to your list. Electrical failures and malfunctions are the most common cause of electrical fires. These items below can be easily checked to help you spo ...


01/04/22
Tri-County Introduces Lineman Scholarship

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $10,000 to local students from the Tri-County EMC service area. This year, we are adding an additional $3,000 Lineman Scholarship. To qualify, applicants must have received a high school diploma in Jones, Putnam or Baldw ...


01/03/22
Rain and High Winds Cause Power Outages Overnight

Strong winds and rains pushed through Georgia overnight, leaving many electric meters without power due to downed trees and power lines.  ...


01/03/22
Happy New Year from Tri-County EMC!

As we start a new year at our EMC, let us begin with grateful hearts & gratitude for the countless blessings we have received over the past year. ...


12/28/21
Payment Systems Down Due to Year End Maintenance

Due to year-end maintenance, our payment system will be down during the times listed below. No payments of any kind can be made, including at kiosks, until the upgrade is completed. ...


12/08/21
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $22,344.07 in Operation Roundup Funds

In December 2021, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 8 projects, totaling $22,344.07 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


11/30/21
Holiday Message from CEO

At the end of each year, I, like many of you, like to take the time to reflect on the last 12 months. While this year brought continued challenges due to COVID, we were able to accomplish great things. First and foremost, we established Tri-CoGo, a broa ...


11/30/21
An Energy Efficient Christmas

Whether you’ve already decked your halls or are packing up all of your Christmas decor to prepare for the new year, we encourage you to incorporate energy savings into your holiday decor planning. Be sure to use LED light strands for your twinkle lights ...


11/29/21
11/25 Due Date

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, members with a due date of 11/25 will not be delinquent in their payments as long as their account is paid by 11/29. ...


11/28/21
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and service to oth ...


11/23/21
Walter Harrison Scholarship Applications Due February 1

The Walter Harrison Scholarship is open to all undergraduate college students whose primary household is served by an EMC. A panel of judges from Tri-County EMC will select one undergraduate semi-finalist to compete for a $1,000 scholarship at the state l ...


10/21/21
2021 Annual Meeting

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10/01/21
LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households in heating or cooling their homes. The heating assistance application cycle begins November 1. If you are interested in applying, pleas ...


10/01/21
October is National Cooperative Month

ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Tri-County EMC all share something in common: we are all cooperatives. October is National Cooperative Month. Each October, cooperatives of all kinds take the time to recognize and celebrate the cooperative ...


09/28/21
Tri-CoGo Connects 100th Broadband Internet Customer

On Monday, September 27th, Tri-CoGo, Tri-County EMC’s internet subsidiary, installed service to its 100th customer. “It’s an incredible milestone for us, and it couldn’t have happened without a combined team effort from our employees and contractors,” say ...


09/22/21
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,250 in September

In September 2021, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 9 projects, totaling $19,250 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


09/07/21
Tri-CoGo Fiber Internet Update

Tri-CoGo contractors and employees have been hard at work, constructing over 70 miles of fiber since May. Zone 1 is now officially live! Tri-County EMC members living within Zone 1 interested in internet service from Tri-CoGo can now sign up for service. ...


09/02/21
September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month ...


09/01/21
Scholarship Applications Due October 15

Scholarship Applications Due October 15 ...


08/25/21
Office Closed for All Employee Meeting 11AM - 12 Noon on August 25

Office Closed for All Employee Meeting 11AM - 12 Noon on August 25 ...


08/05/21
Change in Rates Scheduled for October

Tri-County EMC members may notice a change in their monthly bill in October. Most of this increase is due to our investment in generation from Plant Vogtle.  Beginning with bills rendered on or after October 1, Tri-County EMC will increase the rate per k ...


07/12/21
Payment System Maintenance on July 13th and 14th

Payment systems will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, July 13th from 6-6:30PM and on Wednesday, July 14th from 6:00-8:00PM.  Members will be unable to make payments during this time.  ...


06/28/21
Ways to Monitor Your Energy Usage

Ways to Monitor Your Energy Usage ...


06/24/21
Three Students Awarded Cooperative Scholarships

Three Students Awarded Cooperative Scholarships ...


06/23/21
Two Students Participate In Virtual Leadership Experience

Two deserving Putnam County students, Hannah Allen and Breshyia Farley, were chosen to represent Tri-County EMC in the Virtual Washington Youth Tour - a leadership development experience for students from EMCs across the state. “After our annual Washing ...


06/22/21
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $16,300 in June

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $14,300 in June ...


05/22/21
Beat the Heat and Save Energy

Beat the Heat and Save Energy ...


05/21/21
We're Ready for Storm Season. Are You?

We're Ready for Storm Season. Are You? ...


05/18/21
Two Students Awarded Operation Roundup Scholarships

Two Students Awarded Operation Roundup Scholarships ...


05/04/21
Construction Underway for Tri-CoGo Broadband Fiber Project

Construction is underway with Tri-County EMC’s broadband fiber project. The first fiber hut has been installed at Clinton Substation in Gray. This hut will house all of the electronics to allow Tri-CoGo to relay light signals, and ultimately provide fiber ...


05/03/21
How To Serve On The Board of Directors

Ever wonder how the Board of Directors election process works for your co-op? Here’s an overview of director qualifications and steps taken to be on the ballot. ...


05/02/21
May Is Electrical Safety Month

May is Electrical Safety Month ...


04/16/21
Offices Closed April 20 for Employee Meeting

On Tuesday, April 20, Tri-County EMC offices will close briefly for an all-employee meeting. ...


04/12/21
Eatonton Office Closed for Meeting on Tuesday 4/13

Eatonton Office Closed for Meeting on Tuesday 4/13 ...


03/29/21
Two Students to Participate in Virtual Washington Youth Tour Leadership Experience

Two Putnam County High School students, Hannah Allen and Breshyia Farley, will spend time enhancing their leadership skills this summer by attending the 2021 Georgia Electric Cooperative Youth Tour (YTGA), a leadership experience sponsored by the electric ...


03/18/21
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $23,000 in March

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $23,000 in March ...


03/05/21
TRI-COUNTY EMC TO EXPAND BROADBAND IN RURAL MIDDLE GEORGIA

Tri-County EMC announces plans to expand high-speed, fiber internet to 22,000 accounts across eight counties ...


03/03/21
Spring Scholarship Applications Due April 15

Spring Scholarship Applications Due April 15 ...


03/01/21
Three Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy

Three Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy ...


03/01/21
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist

Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist ...


02/26/21
10 Reasons to Purchase an Electric Vehicle

10 Reasons to Purchase an Electric Vehicle ...


02/23/21
Right-of-Way Seasonal Maintenance

In April, Tri-County EMC will begin 2021 herbicide application. NaturChem, our spraying contractor, will apply herbicide to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. Overgrown trees and other vegetation wit ...


02/17/21
PaySite Kiosks Down for Maintenance, February 17, 2-3pm

The PaySite Kiosks located in our Tri-County EMC lobby and at several retailers in our service area will be down for maintenance on Wednesday, 2/17 from 2-3 pm. Our Drive-Thru kiosks at both office locations WILL be available during this time. ...


01/27/21
Cold Weather Brings Higher Energy Usage

Cold days and nights in December and January brought true winter temperatures to the Tri-County service area. After a warm November, many members noticed a jump in their electric bill. “Cold temperatures really drive up energy usage, particularly for he ...


01/27/21
EMCs Thank the PSC

In December, the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved a cost-based formula for setting rates for attachments, such as phone or cable television, to cooperative power poles. Initially pressed to use a nationally set “FCC” rate, the Georgi ...


01/12/21
Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants to Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently surprised 24 teachers in Baldwin, Jasper, Jones and Putnam Counties with educational grants totaling $30,000. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more than $300,000 in grants to local schools. Funded ...


01/05/21
Weathering the Storm - Winter Storm Prep

Weathering the Storm - Winter Storm Prep ...


01/05/21
Payment Systems Down For Maintenance

Payment systems will be down for maintenance on Wednesday, January 6 from 6-7pm. Members will be unable to make payments during this time.  ...


01/04/21
Happy New Year - Message from Board Chair

As the pandemic continues, the safety of our employees and members is at the top of our list. We will continue to take all precautions necessary to keep everyone safe while continuing to provide reliable service. The New Year brings a new administration ...


01/01/21
Save Energy with Advanced Power Strips

If making your home more energy efficient is on your list of resolutions this year, consider replacing your standard power strips with advanced power strips to save energy. Advanced power strips look like ordinary power strips, but they have built-in fe ...


12/31/20
New Year Holiday Office Closures

Happy New Year! Tri-County EMC offices will close on December 31 at 4pm and will be closed all day on January 1. ...


12/30/20
Payment Systems Down for Year End Maintenance

Due to year-end maintenance, our payment system will be down during the times listed below. No payments of any kind can be made, including at kiosks, until the upgrade is completed. ...


12/10/20
Foundation Grants $21,256 in December

In December 2020, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants to 8 organizations for  projects, totaling $21,256.17 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities.  ...


12/09/20
Eatonton Drive-Thru Closed December 10-11

The Eatonton office drive-thru will be closed on Thursday, December 10 - Friday, December 11 for repaving. The office lobby also remains closed due to COVID-19.  If you need to make a payment or have questions regarding your account, please call 1.866.25 ...


11/26/20
Be Merry and Bright - Guide to Lighting Labels

These days, consumers have endless options when it comes to purchasing light bulbs, but the labels can be confusing. Use the information below as a helpful guide for browsing bulbs. READ THE LABEL Under the Energy Labeling Rule, all light bulb manufactur ...


11/25/20
Christmas Card Art Contest Winners

Kindergarten - 5th grade students were invited to participate in Tri-County’s Christmas Card Art Contest. 123 entries were submitted this year. The first place artwork, painted by Emma Trantham, will be featured on the Tri-County EMC Christmas Card.  ...


11/24/20
Happy Holidays To You!

The end of the year offers a time to reflect on the happenings of the past 12 months. While this year certainly did not turn out as expected, I’m grateful for the accomplishments we were able to achieve. First and foremost, we were able to keep our em ...


11/19/20
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and service to oth ...


11/16/20
Lineman Recognized as Hometown Hero

Joey Brown, a Tri-County EMC lineman in Gray, was recently awarded the Hometown Hero award from Koppers, the cooperative’s power pole provider. The purpose of the award is to recognize cooperative employees from across the nation who have made a substant ...


10/27/20
Space Heaters Vs. Heat Pumps

The fall chill is in the air. You think to yourself, “How long can I go without turning on my heat?” Or, “Maybe I should just use my space heater until it really gets cold.” But is the space heater really the most efficient way to heat your home? While sp ...


10/19/20
Tri-County EMC Holds Virtual Annual Meeting

Tri-County EMC’s Annual Meeting, like many things in 2020, looked a little different this year. Instead of meeting in our Community Room in our Gray office, the cooperative’s 81st annual meeting was held virtually, streamed on Facebook Live and on www.tri ...


10/15/20
Virtual Annual Meeting

The Virtual Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 15 at 2pm. ...


10/02/20
Christmas Card Art Contest

Tri-County EMC is seeking students (grades Kindergarten through 5th grade) to design the Tri-County EMC 2020 Christmas Card. Artwork provided by the students should be Christmas/Holiday themed and will be judged by a committee of employees. The overall wi ...


10/01/20
October is National Cooperative Month

October is one of the best months on the calendar. It’s the first sign of cooler weather, colorful fall foliage and, of course, Halloween. In addition to all of these, October is exciting for Tri-County because it’s National Co-op Month! This is a time to ...


10/01/20
Real Linemen Wear Pink

This month, our linemen will wear pink hardhats as they go into the field to repair and maintain power lines. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness for breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women after skin cancer. In f ...


09/29/20
LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households in heating or cooling their homes. The heating assistance application cycle begins November 1. If you are interested in applying, pleas ...


09/28/20
Be Aware of Utility Scams

If you receive a call, email or text demanding an immediate payment of your electric bill, it could be a scam. As technology advances, so does the creativity of scammers. If you receive a suspicious phone call, follow the tips below: ...


09/21/20
Eatonton Office Closed on Monday 9/21

Tri-County EMC's Eatonton Office will be closed on Monday, September 21 due to a water main break.  ...


09/10/20
Foundation Grants $21,952 in September

Foundation Grants $21,952 in September ...


09/01/20
September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. This is a great time to prepare your home for possible power outages due to natural disasters that may oc ...


08/31/20
Tri-County EMC Election Ballots Sent September 14

Tri-County EMC’s Virtual Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 2:00 PM at the Tri-County EMC Headquarters in Gray.  The meeting will be live streamed on Tri-County’s Facebook page and will also be available on tri-countyemc.com. At the m ...


08/28/20
Keeping Distance

At Tri-County EMC, we are taking a serious stance on our COVID-19 precautions. Our lobbies remain closed and employees are encourged to wear masks when around others.Offices are disinfected regularly. And social distancing is required both inside and outs ...


08/18/20
Tribute to Buck Womble

Tribute to Buck Womble ...


07/28/20
Payments Down July 28, 6-8pm

Due to system maintenance, Tri-County EMC will be unable to take payments from 6pm-8pm on Tuesday, July 28.  ...



06/29/20
Payment System Down for Maintenance

Due to system maintenance, members will be not be able to make payments or access the Tri-County EMC member portal from 5:30pm - 10:00pm on Monday, June 29. This includes payments on the website, kiosks, myTCEMC app, or by phone. Power outages can be rep ...


06/26/20
Prepping for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is upon us. Living in the southeast, we are reminded each year that, although we aren’t on the coast, we are not immune from the damage delivered by these strong storms.  ...


06/26/20
Nominating Committee Names Director Candidates

Each year, the Tri-County EMC Nominating Committee presents a slate of candidates for election to the cooperative’s board of directors. These nominees are voted on by the membership during the election each fall. On June 9, the 2020 Nominating Committee ...


06/25/20
Three Local Students Awarded Cooperative Scholarships

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship in June. Funds were awarded based on academics, ...


06/19/20
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $16,500 in June

In June 2020, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 6 projects, totaling $16,500 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities.  ...


05/28/20
Beat the Heat, Save Energy

STOP AIR LEAKS Add weather-stripping on doors and windows and caulk the cracks and plumbing penetrations to keep cool air inside and hot air from leaking into your home. PUT YOUR HOME IN SUMMER MODE During the summer, it’s best to run your fan in the cou ...


05/27/20
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and serv ...


04/30/20
Power Restoration in a Pandemic

On the night of Easter Sunday, a line of severe thunderstorms approached middle Georgia. These storms were no surprise. For several days, meteorologists had forecast storms that left fatalities and severe damage in Mississippi and Alabama. But for Tri-Cou ...


04/29/20
May Is Electrical Safety Month

Play It Safe Around Electricity ...


04/28/20
Nelson Appointed to Board of Directors

On April 23, Tri-County EMC’s Board of Directors appointed Chap Nelson to fill the Post 2, District 1 board seat vacated by the retirement of longtime director, Chester Mercer. Nelson will begin his service at the May board of directors meeting and will f ...


04/14/20
Easter Storms

Easter Storms ...


04/01/20
Patino Named Statewide Walter Harrison Scholarship Winner

Tri-County EMC is proud to present Jessica Patino of Putnam County with a 2020 Walter Harrison Scholarship. Jessica is one of 12 winners selected from applicants across the state for one of this year’s $1,000 scholarships. This year, 76 applicants applied ...


03/31/20
Outages Due To Strong Storms

Outages ...


03/25/20
2020 Nominating Information & How to Serve on the Board

The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to nominate qualified director candidates residing in the district that has a director vacancy. ...


03/13/20
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,819 in March

In March 2020, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 12 projects, totaling $16,819 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities.  ...


03/03/20
Outage Texting Down for Maintenance March 3

Due to planned maintenance, Outage Texting will not be available from 9PM - 10PM on Tuesday, March 3.  To report an outage, please call 1.833.myTCEMC (1.833.698.2362), use the myTCEMC app, or click here. ...


02/22/20
Census: Be Counted. Make a Difference.

It’s Census Year! Every 10 years since 1790, the entire US population is counted. On April 1, the 2020 census count will begin. Each man, woman and child living in the US is required to be counted, as mandated by the Constitution. The census is more than ...


02/22/20
Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

Each year, Tri-County EMC selects a student to attend the Georgia Cooperative Council's Youth Leadership Conference, a five-day camp held each July at the FFA Camp in Covington. Participants develop leadership skills while learning about the role of coope ...


02/21/20
Tri-County Welcomes New Right-of-Way Contractor

Keeping the lights on and providing safe service are two of our most important goals. Managing vegetation growth around power lines is critical to reliable service. Tri-County EMC is continuing its right-of-way maintenance efforts by partnering with a new ...


02/21/20
Power Pole Inspections

Beginning this month, Tri-County EMC is contracting with Osmose Utilities to conduct pole inspections in our service area. Proper pole maintenance can reduce unnecessary replacement costs and add many years of durable service life to the power pole. Pleas ...


02/21/20
Right-of-Way Seasonal Maintenance

In April, Tri-County EMC will begin 2020 herbicide application. NaturChem, our spraying contractor, will apply herbicide to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. Overgrown trees and other vegetation wit ...


02/06/20
17 Outages Affecting 200 Meters

4:00 PM: There are currently 17 outages affecting 215 meters in our service area due to strong storms that passed through our area earlier today.  ...


01/29/20
Contact Information Update - Chance to Win $500

Communication is important. We want you to contact us when you have a power outage. And we want to contact you if there is an issue with your account, important storm information or survey opportunities. In an effort to obtain updated contact information, ...


01/28/20
The Truth Behind The Power Blink

You just got home from work, you put your bags down and you try to preheat the oven to start dinner. That’s when you see it - the blinking “12:00” on the digital clock. While you, begrudgingly, reset all of the digital clocks in your house before you sta ...


01/08/20
Longtime Director Retires, Vacancy To Be Filled

On December 31, 2019, longtime Director Chester Mercer resigned from the Tri-County EMC Board after 25 years of dedicated service to the cooperative. The Tri-County EMC Board, in accordance with the bylaws, will appoint a replacement to fill Chester Merce ...


01/02/20
Introducing EV365

Does your New Year’s resolution include saving money, making a difference in the environment, or maybe just adding something fun and exciting to your daily drive? You can check all three of those boxes with an electric vehicle. It’s no wonder that electri ...


01/01/20
Happy New Year from Tri-County EMC

As we begin 2020, I would like to look ahead to the promise of the new year and to let you know about exciting things ahead. As a member of an electric cooperative, you are an owner in one of America’s most successful and influential business models. The ...


12/31/19
Payment Systems Down Due To Year End Maintenance

Due to year-end maintenance, our computer system will be down from 6:00am until 12 Noon on New Year’s Day. No payments of any kind can be made, including at kiosks, until the upgrade is completed. ...


12/31/19
Offices Closed New Year's Day

Tri-County EMC Offices will be closed on New Year's Day ...


12/30/19
Minimum Bill Change in January

Beginning January 2020, the minimum bill charge for residential and commercial accounts will increase by $1 per month. The minimum bill charge is located in the “Energy and Distribution” line item on your bill, along with your kWh usage. This minimum char ...


12/17/19
Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants to Teachers

Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants to Teachers ...


12/11/19
Tri-County EMC Foundation Funds $15,900 in Operation Roundup Grants in December

In December 2019, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 11 projects, totaling $15,906.50 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities.  ...


12/05/19
Kiosk Maintenance on December 7

Our PaySite Kiosks will be down for maintenance beginning Saturday, December 7 at 11PM and ending at 1 AM on Sunday, December 8. ...


12/05/19
Text Alerts

We have received a few messages regarding members not getting Tri-County EMC text notifications as they normally do regarding their account. After researching the issue, we have confirmed that our system is working properly. If you are having issues recei ...


12/02/19
Eatonton Office Closed Tuesday, December 3, 8 AM -12 PM

Eatonton Office Closed Tuesday, December 3, 8 AM -12 PM ...


11/26/19
Happy Holidays to You

The holidays offer an opportunity to slow down and reflect. For all of us at Tri-County EMC, we are grateful for you, our co-op members. While our main focus is providing safe, reliable energy, we also want to give back. We want to help our community thri ...


11/26/19
Be Merry and Bright - A Guide To Lighting Labels

These days, consumers have endless options when it comes to purchasing light bulbs, but the labels can be confusing. Use the information below as a helpful guide for browsing bulbs. ...


11/26/19
Washington Youth Tour Applications Available

Washington Youth Tour Applications are now available. If you know of a high school student looking for a life-changing summer trip, encourage them to apply for the Washington Youth Tour. A leadership and team-building experience, this all-expenses-paid tr ...


11/25/19
Christmas Card Art Contest Winners

Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th were invited to participate in the Tri-County EMC Christmas Card Art Contest. Nearly 200 entries were submitted, and the top three submissions are shown below. The fi rst place artwork will be featured on the Tr ...


11/24/19
Walter Harrison Scholarship Applications Due February 1

Walter Harrison Scholarship Applications Due February 1 ...


11/20/19
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and serv ...


11/14/19
Payments Down November 16

Due to system maintenance and upgrades, members will be unable to access their accounts or make payments on Saturday, November 16 from 8 AM - 3 PM. If you need to make a payment to your account, please do so by Friday, November 15. ...


11/04/19
Lobby Renovations in Gray Office

Please excuse our dust! Lobby renovations in the Gray office have begun for safety and accessibility enhancements. While the lobby will remain open, we encourage you to use the drive-thru, kiosks or make payments online if possible to avoid the mess. ...


10/31/19
Call 1.833.myTCEMC to Report an Outage

If you prefer to call in your outage, jump to the head of the line by calling 1.833.MYTCEMC during an outage. In addition to reporting outages by myTCEMC app, website, text and our phone number, we have added a phone number dedicated to outage reporting. ...


10/29/19
Space Heaters Vs. Heat Pumps

The fall chill is in the air. You think to yourself, “How long can I go without turning on my heat?” Or, “Maybe I should just use my space heater until it really gets cold.” But is the space heater really the most efficient way to heat your home? While sp ...


10/23/19
Payment System Down October 23, 5PM - 9PM

Due to payment system upgrades, we will be unable to take payments on Wednesday, October 23 from 5 PM until 9 PM.  ...


10/23/19
Tri-County EMC Holds 80th Annual Meeting

Tri-County EMC’s 80th Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 17 at the cooperative’s headquarters in Gray. Cooperative members, employees and a number of local and state officials gathered for the co-op’s annual business meeting. Through voting by mail ...


10/21/19
Office Will Open Late on October 22 for Employee Training

Our Offices will be closed the morning of October 22 for an all-employee training.  ...


10/01/19
October Is National Cooperative Month

When you think of October, pumpkins, Halloween and beautiful fall foliage naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason – it’s National Co-op Month! This is the time of year when cooperatives across the country, including Tri-County EM ...


09/30/19
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $8,000 in September

In September 2019, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 3 projects, totaling $8,000 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities.  ...


08/26/19
Evaluate Your Home's Energy Effiency

Getting the most for your energy dollar is important. You want a comfortable home with good indoor air quality and reasonable energy bills. By using information and guidelines from our online Energy Efficiency Center, you can do simple things to cut down ...


08/26/19
September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. This is a great time to prepare your home for possible power outages due to natural disasters that may oc ...


08/25/19
Operation Roundup Scholarship Applications Due October 15

In addition to funding community grants, the Tri-County EMC Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students—with preference given to non-traditional students—to help pay their college costs.  ...


08/23/19
Tri-County EMC Election in Progress, Annual Meeting October 17

Tri-County EMC’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 2:00 PM at the Tri-County EMC Headquarters in Gray. At the meeting, attendees will get an overview of the cooperative’s business over the past year. An important part of the Tri-Co ...


07/29/19
Tri-County EMC 2019 Board of Directors Election

Tri-County EMC's 2019 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 2:00 PM at the Tri-County EMC office in Gray. Directors from Post 3 of Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for re-election this year. Members are encouraged to cast their vote for a cha ...


07/26/19
Joint Use Pole Attachment Audit

Tri-County EMC has contracts that allow cable and telephone companies to attach their equipment to power poles in order to deliver their services to customers in our service area. Every five years, Tri-County performs an audit of our poles to confirm what ...


07/25/19
Local Student Represents Tri-County EMC at Youth Conference

Jesse Kimsey, a student at Jones County High School, represented Tri-County EMC at the Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference held July 15-19 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. The mission of the conference is to educate students about cooperativ ...


07/24/19
Residential Appliance Saturation Survey

Tri-County EMC will be conducting a residential consumer survey this fall. The purpose of this survey is to collect information needed to plan for the future. Your participation in the survey is very important to us, so please consider completing the on ...


07/16/19
Local Students Attend EMC Washington Youth Tour

Calleigh Reber, Katherine Embry and Rebecca Hildreth of Putnam County recently represented Tri-County EMC on the Washington Youth Tour, a week-long leadership experience exclusively for teens sponsored by the electric cooperatives in Georgia. From June ...


07/03/19
Outages in Jasper County Due to Auto Accident

Due to an auto accident in Jasper County, we currently have one outage affecting 246 meters. Crews are working to safely restore power now. ...


07/03/19
July 4 Holiday Hours

Tri-County EMC offices will close at 4PM on Wednesday, July 3 and reopen on Friday, July 5 at 8 AM in observance of Independence Day. ...


06/27/19
Taco Town Hall

Taco Town Hall ...


06/25/19
Offices Closed, Payment Systems Down June 26

Due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades, our offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 26 until 12 noon. During this time, we will be unable to take payments. This includes payments via website, phone, myTCEMC app and PaySite Kiosk.  If you have an out ...


06/25/19
Bright Ideas Grant Applications Available, Due September 15

As a cooperative, we at Tri-County EMC pride ourselves on our commitment to the community. Throughout the year, the cooperative awards scholarships and grants to organizations and individuals in our service area to strengthen the communities we serve. All ...


06/20/19
Widespread Outages, Report Outages by Phone

The storms that passed through our service area earlier this afternoon caused more than 2,500 meters to lose power. In addition, Tri-County EMC lost the capability to receive outages via website and app. To report an outage, please call 1.866.254.8100 or ...


06/17/19
Three Students Awarded Cooperative Scholarships

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship in May. Funds were awarded based on academics, ...


06/12/19
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $18,200 in June 2019

During the June meeting, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 7 projects, totaling $18,100 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. The organizations chosen to receive funds this quarter ...


06/11/19
Kiosk at Shell Food Mart in Milledgeville Not Accepting Cash

The PaySite Kiosk is at the Shell Food Mart at 210 Robertson Mill Rd. in Milledgeville cannot accept cash at this time. It can accept checks.  ...


05/28/19
Make Payment Arrangements 24/7

Make Payment Arrangements 24/7 ...


05/28/19
New PaySite Kiosk Location

New PaySite Kiosk Location ...


05/27/19
Beat the Heat and Save Energy

Beat the Heat and Save Energy ...


05/26/19
Two Local Students Receive Operation Roundup Scholarship

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. ...


05/01/19
May is Electrical Safety Month

Play it safe around electricity. ...


05/01/19
Co-op Hosts EV19

On April 26, Tri-County EMC, in partnership with the Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, hosted an Electric Vehicle Demonstration Day at Central Georgia Technical College’s Milledgeville Campus. Approximately 150 attendees heard from nationally-k ...


04/22/19
Gray Office Kiosk Not Accepting Cash

The PaySite Kiosk located in our Gray Office lobby is unable to take cash at this time. Cash payments can be accepted.  ...


03/29/19
Test Drive An Electric Vehicle at EV19

After the cooperative’s purchase of a Nissan Leaf in January, Tri-County EMC employees have gotten behind the wheel to learn and understand the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Now we want you to give it a try. “The only way to really understand the hype ...


03/25/19
Three Local Students Chosen for Washington Youth Tour

Tri-County EMC has chosen three students to represent the co-op for Georgia EMC’s Washington Youth Tour. Kate Embry, Rebecca Hildreth and Calleigh Reber will join 110 Georgia high school students on the week long leadership event this June. The Georgia st ...


03/22/19
Lineman Appreciation Day is April 8

Electric Membership Cooperatives across the country, including Tri-County EMC, are joining together this month to celebrate electric utility linemen. “Our linemen work very hard to keep power flowing to your home and they don’t always get the recognitio ...


03/13/19
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $23,484 in Operation Roundup Funds in March

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $23,484 in Operation Roundup Funds in March ...


03/01/19
Tri-County Purchases First Electric Vehicle

In January, Tri-County EMC purchased the cooperative's first electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf. The car will be driven primarily by our energy services and communications staff. With a range of 140 miles on a charge, the car is easily capable of being drive ...


03/01/19
Power Pole Inspections Begin In March

Beginning this month, Tri-County EMC is contracting with Osmose Utilities to conduct pole inspections in our service area. Proper pole maintenance can reduce unnecessary replacement costs and add many years of durable service life to the power pole. Pleas ...


03/01/19
Electric Pickup Trucks Are On The Way

For rural EMC members, one of the big knocks on the practicality of electric vehicles has been the absence of an EV pickup truck for hauling loads or pulling trailers around the home or farm. The savings available on fuel costs from driving an EV every da ...


02/28/19
Right-Of-Way Seasonal Maintenance Begins in April

Beginning in April, Tri-County EMC will work with NaturChem for herbicide application to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. Overgrown trees and other vegetation within 15 feet of overhead power lines ...


02/27/19
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist Named

Kelsi Schell was named Tri-County EMC's finalist for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. She will go on to compete in the statewide scholarship competition for one of eleven $1,000 scholarships. Statewide scholarship winners will be announced in April. Kelsi ...


02/25/19
Automated Account Tools Save Time

For busy people, time is a valuable commodity. While our customer service representatives are always ready to help, there are times where a faster solution might be right for you. These automated tools help you skip to the head of the line. Using the App: ...


02/01/19
Scholarships Available

As part of Tri-County EMC's commitment to our local community, each year we offer a number of leadership and scholarship opportunities to area youth. Applications for the following scholarships are due on April 15, 2019. ...


02/01/19
Operation Roundup Grant Applications Due

Do you know of a non-profit or civic group looking for funding for projects in our service area? An Operation Roundup Grant may be the right fit. ...


02/01/19
Power Outage Texting - Enroll Today for Easy Outage Reporting

Our outage texting program gives you a quick and easy way to notify Tri-County EMC when your power goes out. Just set up your account using the steps below and text OUT to 85700 if your power goes out. ...


01/31/19
Tri-County EMC Board Elects to Refund $1 Million in Capital Credits

In December 2018, Tri-County EMC’s board of directors elected to retire $1 million in capital credits to the cooperative’s existing and former members who received electric service from 1976 to 1993. These capital credit refunds will appear as credits on ...


12/27/18
Minimum Bill Change in January 2019

Beginning January 2019, the minimum bill charge for residential and commercial accounts will increase by $2 per month. ...


12/27/18
Message from the Chairman

Tri-County EMC has a strong foundation and is ready for the challenges and opportunities that will come our way in 2019. ...


12/27/18
Georgia Magazine

All Tri-County EMC members will receive a complementary copy of Georgia Magazine in January. ...


12/27/18
2019 Washington Youth Tour Applications Now Available

Tri-County EMC is accepting applications from area high school students for consideration in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour, a unique, all-expenses-paid, leadership opportunity available each year to students in Georgia. The two students chosen wil ...


12/27/18
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $7,940 in December

In December 2018, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 7 grant projects, totaling $7,940 in Operation Roundup funds, ...


12/27/18
Early Cold Temperatures - Understanding the Impact of Cold Nights on Daily Usage

Cold days and nights of November and December brought an early winter to 2018. ...


12/06/18
Offices to Close at 3:00 PM on 12/6

Tri-County EMC's offices will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 6 ...


11/28/18
Tri-County EMC to Host Christmas Tree Recycling Event

Bring your Christmas trees and natural wreaths to the Overland Way Convenience Center on Saturday, January 5. Tri-County EMC’s right-of-way contractor, Asplundh, will be chipping trees from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Mulch chipped from the trees will be availabl ...


11/21/18
Washington Youth Tour Applications Now Available

Washington Youth Tour Applications are now available. If you know of a high school student looking for a life-changing summer trip, encourage them to apply for the Washington Youth Tour. A leadership and team-building experience, this all-expenses-paid tr ...


11/18/18
LIHEAP: Georgia’s Heating Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Human Services provides assistance on heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to low-income families, the elderly and other applicants who qualify. When applying for assistance, be sure to hav ...


11/15/18
Phone Line Down For Maintenance from 5-6 PM

Our main phone line, 478.986.8100, will be down intermittently from 5-6pm tonight. If you have any issues getting through on this line, please call 706.485.6122 ...


11/14/18
Phone Scam Reported In Our Area

There has been a phone scam reported in our area. The caller claimed he was from another utility but hired by Tri-County EMC to disconnect service. He demanded payment from the member in cash in order to avoid power disconnection. Remember that Tri-Coun ...


11/14/18
Christmas Card Art Contest Winners Announced

Christmas Card Art Contest Winners Announced ...


11/07/18
Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants to Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently surprised 25 teachers in Baldwin, Jasper, Jones and Putnam Counties with educational grants totaling $30,000. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more $240,000 in grants to local schools. Funded by u ...


11/07/18
Storms Bring Scattered Outages

We currently have 16 outages affecting 302 meters in our service area. Our crews are working to restore power. We ask for your patience, as many of the outage repairs will restore power to smaller numbers of meters at one time. If you need to report a ...


11/05/18
Tri-County EMC Hosts Electric Vehicle Day

On November 1, Tri-County EMC, in partnership with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, hosted an Electric Vehicle Demonstration Day at the Plaza in Eatonton. More than 150 attendees heard from nationally-known speakers about the growing electric ve ...


11/02/18
Power Theft Tip Line

Stealing electricity is a serious safety concern for the public, for utility company employees and for government agencies. It is illegal, it raises the cost of electricity for all customers, and it can lead to serious injury or death from electrical shoc ...


11/02/18
Operation Roundup Grant Applications Due December 1

About Operation Roundup: Operation Roundup is funded by voluntary contributions from Tri-County members to the Tri-County EMC Foundation. Participants in the program have their monthly bill rounded up to the next dollar, with that surplus amount going to ...


11/01/18
Main Phone Line Temporarily Down

Due to an outage by our phone provider, our main phone line is currently down. Please call 706-485-6122 to report an outage. ...


11/01/18
Are Space Heaters More Efficient Than Heat Pumps?

The fall chill is in the air. You think to yourself, “How long can I go without turning on my heat?” Or, “Maybe I should just use my space heater until it really gets cold.” But is the space heater really the most efficient way to heat your home? While sp ...


10/22/18
Hurricane Michael Brings High Winds, Heavy Rain and Power Outages

On October 10, Hurricane Michael blew into our service area as a Category 1 Storm. As it passed through overnight, it left us with 3,700 meters without power, 11 broken poles and numerous trees down on power lines throughout the service area. ...


10/19/18
Tri-County EMC Hosts 79th Annual Meeting

Tri-County EMC’s 79th Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 18 at the cooperative’s headquarters in Gray. Cooperative members, employees and a number of local and state officials gathered for the co-op’s annual business meeting. Through voting by mail ...


10/19/18
Tri-County EMC Hosts 79th Annual Meeting

Tri-County EMC’s 79th Annual Meeting was held Thursday, October 18 at the cooperative’s headquarters in Gray. Cooperative members, employees and a number of local and state officials gathered for the co-op’s annual business meeting. Through voting by mail ...


10/17/18
Phone Outage

We are currently experiencing a telephone and internet outage which is affecting our ability to ...


10/16/18
Phone System Upgrade on Tuesday

Due to a phone system upgrade, Tri-County EMC phones will be down intermittently from 5PM-7PM. If you cannot get through by calling 478-986-8100, please call 706-485-6122. ...


10/10/18
Hurricane Michael Restoration

Hurricane Michael, now a strong Category 4, will hit the Gulf Coast today. It will make landfall very close to Panama City. For our area, forecasts now show Hurricane Michael entering central Georgia as a Category 1 Hurricane and downgrading to a tropica ...


10/02/18
Electric Vehicles: A Great Way to Commute And A Great Investment

It’s not surprising that electric vehicles continue to gain popularity across the world. When you compare operating costs, EVs are hands-down the winner for fuel costs and maintenance. With a rapidly growing range of electric cars and SUVs available and f ...


10/01/18
Co-op To Host Electric Vehicle Demonstration Day

Co-op To Host Electric Vehicle Demonstration Day ...


09/30/18
Cooperatives See The Future

Dramatic changes are transforming all aspects of the energy industry. Interest in renewable energy is at an all-time high, and ultimately consumers want greater control over their energy use and payment methods. The prevalence of smart-phone apps and “sma ...


09/18/18
Phone System Upgrade

Due to a scheduled upgrade, our phone system will be down intermittently on Thursday, September 20 from 5pm-9pm. If you do have trouble getting through, please wait a few minutes and try the call again.  ...


09/18/18
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $9,507 in September

In September 2018, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grants for 7 projects, totaling $9,507 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. The organizations that received funds this quarter are: ...


09/11/18
Gray Office Open For Business Following Water Main Repair

Gray Office Open For Business Following Water Main Repair ...


08/29/18
Co-op's Road Trips Lead To Valuable Research On Long Distance EV Travel

Charging is the next big hurdle for long-haul travel in electric vehicles, and the nation’s electric cooperatives could play huge roles in delivering sustainable solutions for their consumer-members and other travelers. ...


08/28/18
Operation Roundup Scholarship Applications Due October 15

In addition to funding community grants, the Tri-County EMC Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students—with preference given to non-traditional students—to help pay their college costs.  ...


07/30/18
Avoid Late Fees and Payment Errors, Use Approved PaySite Kiosk Options

Avoid Late Fees and Payment Errors, Use Approved PaySite Kiosk Options ...


07/26/18
Tri-County EMC Sends Student to Cooperative Council Conference

Tri-County EMC Sends Student to Cooperative Council Conference ...


07/17/18
Phone Upgrades May Cause Intermittent Phone and Payment System Down Time

Tri-County EMC will be conducting upgrades to the phone system on Tuesday, July 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. We will have intermittent phone and payment system outages during this time. ...


07/17/18
Students Return From Washington D.C.

Jenna Mullis of Putnam County and Daniel Hicks of Jones County recently represented Tri-County EMC on the Washington Youth Tour, a week-long leadership experience exclusively for teens sponsored by the electric cooperatives in Georgia. From June 7-14, Mu ...


07/03/18
Office Closed on July 4

Tri-County EMC Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 8 AM.  ...


06/27/18
Top 4 Reasons to Enroll in ourSolar

Tri-County EMC’s Cooperative Solar Program, ourSolar, gives you the opportunity to have solar energy for your home without installing panels on your property. The energy for ourSolar comes from our 1 MW solar array in Putnam County. Energy produced by you ...


06/25/18
Phone System Outages Due to Upgrades on June 27

Due to upgrades on our phone system, we will be unable to take payments on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The phone system will have intermittent outages during this time. To report a power outage call 478-986-8100. If you cannot get through, ...


06/19/18
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $21,797.18 in June

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $21,797.18 in June ...


06/18/18
Tri-County EMC Awards Cooperative Scholarships to Local Students

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship last month. ...


06/12/18
Unable to Take Payments 6-7PM on June 13

Due to scheduled maintenance, we will be unable to take payments from 6pm - 7pm on Wednesday, June 13. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.  ...


05/30/18
Payments No Longer Accepted in Field: Ways to Pay

Each month, members are sent a bill, or e-bill, letting them know when their payment for electric service is due. If your account is past due, you are sent a reminder notice by mail or email and a courtesy phone call to the phone numbers we have on your a ...


05/30/18
Protect Your Linemen: Don't Attach Objects to Poles

What do yard sale signs, security cameras, satellite dishes, deer stands and birdhouses have in common? They are often found illegally attached to utility poles. While attaching objects to poles may seem innocent, they can put our linemen at risk. Tri-C ...


05/29/18
Become Summer's Biggest Fan: Energy Saving Tips

Summer is a great time of year — synonymous with sunshine and vacation. But in Georgia, summer also means it’s hot and humid. Really hot and humid! To keep your home cool and humidity low, your air conditioner will likely run more, causing your energy use ...


05/29/18
Save Paper: Vote Online

To opt out of paper ballots and vote online during this year’s annual election, visit us online at www.tri-countyemc.com/ voting.cms and complete the form or give us a call at 1.866.254.8100. By opting out of paper balloting and choosing to vote online, y ...


05/25/18
Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Tri-County EMC offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.  ...


05/24/18
Checks Must Be Written in Blue or Black Ink

When paying your electric bill via check, please use blue or black ink to write your check. ...


05/24/18
Meter Upgrade

We will be changing out meters over the next 18 months. We will be installing new meters that utilize powerline carrier technology – the same we’ve used for the past decade. These new meters will let us know when your power is out so that we can quickly r ...


05/23/18
Phone Scam Alert

We’ve heard several reports of individuals receiving scam phone calls demanding payment for their Tri-County EMC bill. The caller states they are with Tri-County EMC and tells the person that this is their final chance to make a payment on their account. ...


05/23/18
Two Students Earn Scholarships From Tri-County EMC Foundation

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and serv ...


05/18/18
Strong Storms Cause Outages

Strong storms caused several outages in the southern part of our service area this afternoon. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. ...


05/16/18
Information Update Contest Winner

In March, we invited members to update their contact information with us for a chance to win an iPad Mini or a $400 bill credit. All members that updated their information before April 30 received a $5 bill credit and were given one entry into the drawing ...


05/03/18
Unable to Take Payments May 3, 5:30-8:30PM

Due to scheduled maintenance, we will be unable to take payments on Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The phone system will have intermittent outages during this time. To report a power outage call 478-986-8100. If you cannot get through, call 706-4 ...


05/01/18
May is Electrical Safety Month

May is Electrical Safety Month. Whether you are working on a construction project or simply plugging in an appliance in your home, it is important to think about safety when you are working with electricity. Follow these tips to learn how to recognize haz ...


04/29/18
Get to Know Your Cooperative: Annual Meeting October 18

One of the most important benefits of cooperative membership is your right to elect board members to represent you in running your cooperative. ...


04/12/18
Eatonton Office Drive Thru Closed April 13

The drive-thru at the Eatonton office will be closed for maintenance on Friday, April 13 from 10AM -1PM. If you need to make a payment this time, please plan to go inside the office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  ...


04/01/18
Relay for Life Raffle

Relay for Life Raffle ...


03/30/18
April is Lineman Appreciation Month

Electric Membership Cooperatives across the country, including Tri-County EMC, are joining together this month to support electric utility linemen whose expertise and knowledge are vital each day but especially when critical outages occur and power restor ...


03/30/18
Cooperative Conference for Couples

The Co-op Education Conference for Couples is a three-day, expenses-paid retreat held in August 3-5 at the Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA. It is a great opportunity for couples to gain valuable insight about the economic and service opport ...


03/29/18
LEDs: The New Favorite Lightbulb

Incandescent lightbulbs—the ones that we screwed into table lamps and overhead fixtures since the beginning of electricity—have become relics since the U.S. government ordered that manufacturers stop making most of them in 2014. Is the compact fluorescent ...


03/27/18
Delegates Chosen for 2108 Washington Youth Tour

Daniel Hicks of Jones County and Jenna Mullis of Putnam County have been chosen to represent Tri-County EMC on the 2018 Washington Youth Tour (WYT), an all-expense paid leadership experience sponsored by electric membership cooperatives in Georgia. ...


03/15/18
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,228 in March

Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,228 in March ...


03/01/18
Minimum Bill Change in March

Starting March 2018, the minimum bill charge for residential and commercial accounts will increase by $2 per month. The minimum bill charge is located in the Energy and Distribution line item on your bill, along with your kWh usage. This minimum charge in ...


02/27/18
Payment System Down for Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance of our payment system, we will be unable to take payments from approximately 5PM until midnight on Tuesday, February 27.  ...


02/26/18
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist Named

Peyton Walker was named Tri-County EMC's finalist for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. She will go on to compete in the statewide scholarship competition for one of eleven $1,000 scholarships. Statewide scholarship winners will be announced in April. Pey ...


02/23/18
Phone Lines Down For Maintenance

On Friday, February 23 beginning at 5PM, there will be a possible brief outage of our main phone line (1.866.254.8100 or 478.986.8100). If you have issues getting in touch with us, please use 706-485-6122.  ...


02/15/18
$30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Teachers

Tri-County EMC recently surprised 25 teachers in Baldwin, Jasper, Jones and Putnam Counties with educational grants totaling $30,000. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more than $210,000 in grants to local schools. Funded ...


02/01/18
Scholarships Available from Tri-County EMC

As part of Tri-County EMC’s commitment to our local community, each year we offer a number of leadership and scholarship opportunities to area youth. ...


01/31/18
Cold January Brings Higher Energy Usage

The new year brought extreme cold to our service area during the first week of January. Members endured lows in the teens and highs not surpassing the 40s the entire week. Although there were warm days, the extreme cold continued to make appearances throu ...


01/30/18
2018 Washington Youth Tour Applications Due February 15

Tri-County EMC is accepting applications from area high school students for consideration in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour, a unique, all-expenses-paid, leadership opportunity available each year to students in Georgia. The two students chosen wil ...


01/30/18
Using Devices Wisely: Smart Technology for Energy Efficiency

If 25 years ago someone said you’d be able to change the temperature of your home from your phone while you are sitting in your office at work, the first thought would have been “impossible”. But smart appliances and smart homes aren’t just a thing of the ...


01/28/18
Operation Roundup Grant Applications Due March 1

Do you know of a non-profit or civic group looking for funding for projects in our service area? An Operation Roundup Grant may be the right fit.  ...


01/28/18
Enroll in Outage Texting for Easy Outage Reporting

Our outage texting program gives you a quick and easy way to notify Tri-County EMC when your power goes out. Just set up your account using the steps below and text OUT to 85700 if your power goes out.  ...


01/17/18
Altered Hours Due to Possible Dangerous Road Conditions

Due to forecast dangerous road conditions, Tri-County EMC will close our customer service/payment offices in Gray and Eatonton at 4 PM today and reopen at 10 AM Thursday morning. You may still make payments by phone, website, or our mobile app. Should we ...


01/16/18
Snow Expected During the Night

A 40% chance of snow has been forecasted for late Tuesday (1/16) night into early Wednesday (1/17) morning.  ...


01/03/18
Christmas Tree Recycling

Bring your Christmas trees and natural wreaths to the Overland Way Convenience Center (153 Overland Way, Gray, GA) on Saturday, January 6. Tri-County EMC's right-of-way contractor, Asplundh, will be chipping trees from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Mulch chipped fr ...


01/02/18
Message from the Chairman

Welcome to 2018. Although the date has just changed, we have been planning and preparing for the year for quite a while. It is our responsibility to look into the future, prepare for uncertainties, plan for growth and, most importantly, continue to provid ...


01/02/18
Minimum Bill Change in March 2018

Starting March 2018, the minimum bill charge for residential and commercial accounts will increase by $2 per month. The minimum bill charge is located in the Energy and Distribution line item on your bill, along with your kWh usage. This minimum charge in ...


01/01/18
Complimentary Issue of Georgia Magazine

Check your mailbox! A complimentary issue of Georgia Magazine will be delivered to you in January. Georgia Magazine celebrates the Georgia lifestyle, including stories on local food, travel, gardening, general interest and more. ...


01/01/18
Walter Harrison Scholarship Applications Due February 10

The Walter Harrison Scholarship is open to all undergraduate college students whose primary household is served by an EMC. A panel of judges from Tri-County EMC will select one undergraduate semi-finalist to compete for a $1,000 scholarship at the state l ...


12/31/17
Online Bill Pay and Kiosks Down For Maintenance

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, online bill payment, paysite kiosks and the automated phone system will be down on Thursday, January 1 from 6:00 AM until approximately 2:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your c ...


12/31/17
Cooperatives Helping Cooperatives

As a cooperative, Tri-County EMC is founded on 7 Cooperative Principles. A crew of our linemen put one of those principles, Cooperation Among Cooperatives, to use last month as they travelled to Carroll EMC, headquartered in Carrollton, GA, to assist in p ...


12/28/17
Payments Down For Year End Maintenance

Payments Down December 28 from 5-8 pm ...


12/22/17
Holiday Hours

Offices Closed ...


12/19/17
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $10,938 in December

In December 2017, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 7 grant projects, totaling $10,938 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


12/19/17
Top 5 Reasons to Apply for Washington Youth Tour

Applications Due February 15 ...


12/08/17
Duplicate Past-Due Notices Mailed

Duplicate Past-Due Notices Mailed ...


12/05/17
Payment Capability Down for Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, Tri-County EMC will be unable to take payments from 5:30pm until midnight on Wednesday, December 6. Alerts will also be unavailable during this time.  ...


12/01/17
LIHEAP: Georgia's Heating Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Human Services provides assistance on heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to low-income families, the elderly and other applicants who qualify. When applying for assistance, be sure to hav ...


12/01/17
Operation Roundup Scholarship Winners Announced

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships, judged anonymously, are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, fi ...


11/28/17
Cooperative Hosts Legislative Breakfast

ri-County EMC held its annual Eggs and Energy Issues legislative breakfast on Thursday, November 16 at the cooperative’s headquarters in Gray. ...


11/27/17
Eatonton Office Closed on November 29, 8-12noon

Our Eatonton office will be closed on Wednesday, November 29 from 8:00 AM until noon. You will still be able to conduct business at our Gray office, at www.tri-countyemc.com and via phone by calling 1.866.254.8100. ...


11/09/17
Email Notifications Down

Due to technical issues, members that normally receive email notifications regarding billing and usage on their Tri-County EMC account will not receive those at this time. Text notifications WILL still be sent.  ...


10/20/17
Co-op Holds 78th Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 19 for the 78th annual meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray, GA. Billy Jerles, the cooperative’s General Counsel, announced election results for the ...


10/04/17
Tropical Depression May Impact Middle Georgia

Over the coming weekend, a tropical depression is scheduled to make its way through the Tri-County EMC service area. Gusty winds and heavy rains are expected. Power outages may occur and we encourage you to be prepared. ...


10/03/17
Christmas Card Art Contest: Artwork Due November 10

Tri-County EMC is seeking students (grades Kindergarten through 5th grade) to design the Tri-County EMC 2017 Christmas Card. Artwork provided by the students should be Christmas/Holiday themed and will be judged by a committee of employees. The overall wi ...


10/02/17
Backfeeding Helps Keep Power On

One of the success stories of the Irma restoration was the ability to shift load and backfeed circuits, particularly after the failure of a substation transformer just as the storm’s fury arrived. Instead of leaving several thousand members in the dark un ...


10/01/17
Irma Deals Severe Blow

On September 11, 2017, Tropical Storm Irma moved into the Tri-County EMC service area dealing our members and community a severe blow. We spent the week before gathering supplies and preparing to feed and house employees and visiting linemen for multiple ...


09/27/17
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $22,960 in September

During the September meeting, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 12 grant projects, totaling $22,960 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


09/19/17
Usage Estimates During Irma Outage

We have had questions about usage on the app or website graphs of energy usage during the Irma outage. The daily bars on the graph are using estimated usage from the last day you had power. ...


09/17/17
OUTAGE UPDATE: All Outages Restored from Tropical Storm Irma

All Outages Restored from Tropical Storm Irma ...


09/07/17
Planning Ahead for Hurricane Irma

Planning Ahead for Hurricane Irma ...


09/05/17
IVR System Down on September 7

Our Automated Voice Response, or IVR, system will be down on Thursday, September 7 from 8:30 AM until 12:00 Noon. Our Customer Service Representatives will be available during this time, but callers may experience a longer wait time than normal. ...


08/23/17
Annual Board of Directors Election Ballots Coming in September

Each year, Tri-County EMC holds a membership meeting along with an election. This year’s Annual Meeting is Thursday, October 19 at 2:00 PM. This year, directors in Post 1 of Districts 1, 2 & 3 are up for re-election. Because cooperatives are own ...


08/22/17
Bright Ideas Grant Applications Now Available

The Bright Ideas grant program, sponsored by Tri-County EMC, provides grants for teachers to improve education in local classrooms through innovative projects in grades Pre-K through 12 that would not otherwise be funded. Georgia certified public or priva ...


08/21/17
Scholarship Applications Due October 15

In addition to funding community grants, the Tri-County EMC Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students—with preference given to non-traditional students—to help pay their college costs. (66028001) Through Operation Roundup, a t ...


08/01/17
Scheduled Maintenance of IVR Phone System on Tuesday, August 1

Our IVR phone system will be down for maintenance on Tuesday, August 1 from 5-7 PM. We will be unable to take payments via phone during this time. ...


08/01/17
How Power Is Restored

During the summer, afternoon thunderstorms are common and can result in power outages due to lightning strikes or wind-damaged trees. ...


08/01/17
Local Student Attends Youth Leadership Camp

Devin Woodard, a student at Jones County High School, represented Tri-County EMC at the Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference held July 17-21 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. The mission of the conference is to educate students about cooperati ...


07/26/17
Members Receiving Scam Calls

You can’t always trust Caller ID on your phone. Spoofing, the latest scam, makes you think a phone call is coming from a legitimate company when it is really coming from a scammer. Some members have received calls from spoofed numbers asking bills be paid ...


07/19/17
Students Return from Washington D.C.

Jonathan Daniel of Putnam County and Bitleigh Vu of Baldwin County recently represented Tri-County EMC on the Washington Youth Tour, a week-long leadership experience exclusively for teens sponsored by the electric cooperatives in Georgia, including Tri-C ...


06/30/17
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $22,058 in June

During the June meeting, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 8 grant projects, totaling $22,058 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


06/29/17
OurSolar Celebrates 1 Year

In July 2016, Tri-County kicked off ourSolar, a new cooperative solar program, with energy to be generated from a 1 MW solar facility in Eatonton, Georgia. It was an exciting time for the cooperative, with the construction of one of the largest solar arra ...


06/29/17
Play It Safe Around Electricity

During summer, kids will spend their days outside playing in the yard or may move their games inside to keep cool. We encourage you or be mindful of the dangers of electricity and to share electrical safety tips with your children. ...


06/28/17
Disaster-Proof Your Account

It is our goal to make the bill payment process as easy as possible for you. While many members enjoy coming to the office to pay a bill, an increasing number of members want to pay online via the myTCEMC app or our website. ...


06/27/17
Summer Energy Saving Tips For Your Home

It’s official. The summer heat is here. As temperatures rise, so does your home’s energy usage. Fortunately, there are many ways to stay cool this summer, while saving money. Combat high energy usage and lower your bill with the following tips: ...


06/07/17
Scam Calls to Members in Jones County

Scammers are contacting people in our service area to offer special vacation rental deals. The phone number they are calling from shows up as Tri-County EMC, phone number 478-986-9026, on caller ID, but has no affiliation with the company. ...


05/31/17
How Is Your Electric Dollar Used?

Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you pay your electric bill to Tri-County EMC? It may surprise you that most of each dollar pays for the actual electricity that goes to your home. What’s left over pays for equipment materials, labor, inte ...


05/30/17
Maintaining Right-of-Way - Drought and Beetle Causing Tree Deaths

Have you noticed dead pine trees? Warm temperatures and drought have led to an outbreak of pine beetles. The drought is putting stress on trees and making them more prone to beetle infestations. The Ips Engraver Beetle, in particular, has infected thousan ...


05/30/17
Two Students Earn Scholarships from Tri-County EMC Foundation

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, financial need and serv ...


05/28/17
2017 Cooperative Scholarship Recipients

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the Tri-County service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship last month. Funds were awarded based on academi ...


05/26/17
Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Offices Closed for Memorial Day ...


05/26/17
Save Paper - Vote Online

Save Paper - Vote Online in the Board of Directors Election ...


05/24/17
Kiosks Down Due to Maintenance

On Friday, May 26, our kiosks will be down temporarily due to system maintenance ...


05/09/17
EMC Leaders Meet On Capitol Hill

Directors, managers and key staff with Tri-County EMC recently met in Washington, D.C. for the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Legislative Conference. (86504001) During April 23-25, approximately 150 EMC leaders from Georgi ...


04/26/17
Home Energy Management

he first step of managing your energy consumption is knowing how much energy you use. Your monthly bill statement shows the number of kWhs you use each month, but daily usage data — available through the myTCEMC app — allows you to see patterns of energy ...


04/26/17
Seasonal Right of Way Maintenance Begins

In May, Tri-County EMC will work with NaturChem for herbicide application to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. Overgrown trees and other vegetation within 15 feet of overhead power lines are trimmed ...


04/25/17
Get to Know Your Cooperative - Election Information

One of the most important benefits of cooperative membership is your right to elect board members to represent you in running your cooperative. Elections are held annually and any member meeting the minimum qualifications can be elected to serve on the bo ...


04/23/17
Now Accepting Applications for Cooperative Couples Conference

Tri-County EMC is now accepting applications for the Cooperative Couples Conference. This conference, scheduled for August 11 - 13 on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA, is designed for couples to network with leaders of cooperatives and learn the economic and ...


04/20/17
Delegates Chosen for Washington Youth Tour

Tri-County EMC has chosen two students to represent the co-op for Georgia EMC’s Washington Youth Tour. Jonathan Daniel and BitLeigh Vu will join 110 Georgia high school students on the week-long leadership event this June. The Georgia students will join m ...


04/03/17
Crews Working to Restore Outages After Strong Storms

Crews Work to Restore Outages ...


03/30/17
Member Satisfaction Survey Coming Soon

In May, Tri-County EMC will begin surveying members about their satisfaction with the cooperative. About 300 Tri-County EMC members will be surveyed by telephone each quarter. Each survey will only take about seven to ten minutes. “I hope that every membe ...


03/28/17
Investing in Reliability

When you flip a light switch, you expect the lights to come on. When you plug in your phone, you expect it to charge. At Tri-County EMC, it is our job provide to you with reliable electric service to help make your life easier. We know outages interrupt y ...


03/28/17
Lineman Appreciation Month in April

Throughout April, we will celebrate the true heroes of the electric business—our linemen. During Lineman Appreciation Month, we honor the linemen who work to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. ...


03/27/17
Trees A Crowd: Right-of-Way Maintenance Benefits You

We all appreciate trees. They provide shade on warm days, help keep homes cool, add privacy and can even increase property value. Everyone also appreciates electric service. Unfortunately, trees and power lines do not mix. ...


03/22/17
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist Named

bbey Reber was named Tri-County EMC's finalist for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. She will go on to compete in the statewide scholarship competition for one of seven $1,000 scholarships. Statewide scholarship winners will be announced later this month. ...


03/15/17
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $11,188 in March 2017

In March 2017, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 7 grant projects, totaling $11,188 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities ...


02/28/17
Rate Changes Beginning in April

As mentioned in the January Current Lines, there will be a change in rates on your April bill statement. Following a 2016 study, the Tri-County EMC board of directors determined that in order to cover costs to serve each rate class and to continue deliver ...


02/27/17
Scholarship Applications Due April 15

Applications for the Cooperative Scholarship and Operation Roundup Scholarship are due April 15 ...


02/14/17
Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 In Bright Ideas Grants To Local Teachers

This month, Tri-County EMC surprised 27 teachers with educational grants totaling $9,545.64. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided nearly $190,000 in grants to local schools. ...


02/01/17
January Weather Brings Abnormal Energy Usage

Cold winter air brought low temperatures to our service area during the first weekend of January. Wrapped around that cold weather were several weeks of warmer than normal temperatures. These temperature extremes can lead to inconsistent energy usage. Usi ...


01/31/17
Love Your Home, Kill the Energy Vampire

The digital age. We have gadgets galore, and electricity use has continued to  increase as more and more of these digital devices enter into our homes.  Instead of one home phone, each family member has a smart phone. Instead of  one TV in the living room ...


01/31/17
Scholarships Available

As part of Tri-County EMC’s commitment to our local community, each year we offer a number of leadership and scholarship opportunities to area youth. Applications for the following scholarships are due on April 15, 2017. ...


01/30/17
Levelized Billing

Take the surprise out of your electric bills with Smart Pay Levelized Billing. Each month, you will pay an average of the past eleven months’ bills plus the current month. ...


01/29/17
Operation Roundup Grant Applications Due March 1

Do you know of a non-profit or civic group looking for funding for projects in our service area? An Operation Roundup Grant may be the right fit.  ...


01/29/17
Enroll in Power Outage Texting

Our outage texting program gives you a quick and easy way to notify Tri-County EMC when your power goes out. Just set up your account using the steps below and text OUT to 85700 if your power goes out. Step 1: Make sure your cellphone number is listed o ...


01/27/17
Georgia Magazine Coming Your Way

Check your mailbox! A complimentary issue of Georgia Magazine will be delivered to you in February. Georgia Magazine celebrates the Georgia lifestyle, including stories on local food, travel, gardening, general interest and more. This issue will contain i ...


01/10/17
PaySite Kiosks Down for Maintenance

Paysite Kiosks will be down for annual maintenance during the times listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ...


01/06/17
Bring One For the Chipper: CANCELED

Recycle Your Christmas Tree on January 7 ...


01/04/17
2017 Washington Youth Tour Applications Now Available

ri-County EMC is accepting applications from area high school students for consideration in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour, a unique, all-expenses-paid, leadership opportunity available each year to students in Georgia. The two students chosen will ...


01/03/17
Message From The Chairman

As a new year brings hope and promise to our Tri-County EMC community, we look forward to new and innovative ways to bring greater service and value to you. Our cooperative’s leadership is focused on maintaining a strong financial foundation, reliability ...


12/29/16
A Farewell and a Welcome

Donald Appling, vice president of construction services, retires on January 12 after 39 years at Tri-County EMC. “I’ve done some of everything - meter-reading, staking, working with crews, cashiering and even sweeping floors. I grew up here and I’ve seen ...


12/29/16
Smaller PCA Means Smaller Credit In January

Just like the price of gas at the pump, the price of fuel used to produce electric energy fluctuates too. At Tri-County, we budget for expected costs based on projected fuel prices and set rates to reflect that. The Power Cost Adjustment, or PCA, on your ...


12/28/16
Walter Harrison Scholarship Applications Due February 10

The Walter Harrison Scholarship is open to all undergraduate college students whose primary household is served by an EMC. A panel of judges from Tri-County EMC will select one undergraduate semi-finalist to compete for a $1,000 scholarship at the state l ...


12/07/16
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,050 in December 2016

In December 2016, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grant projects, totaling $19,050 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. The organizations that received funds this quarter are: ...


11/30/16
LIHEAP: Georgia's Heating Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Human Services provides assistance on heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to low-income families, the elderly and other applicants who qualify. ...


11/23/16
Outage Texting Is Here

Texting is coming! Sign up for Tri-County EMC’s TextTCEMC service, and enjoy the convenience of texting outages, receiving important updates and more. This free service allows members to report outages via text, and that information goes directly into our ...


11/22/16
Operation Roundup Scholarship Winners Announced

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. ...


11/16/16
Healing and Hope Through Horseback Riding

Shannon Thompson has been an equestrian most of her life but never fully realized the healing powers of horses until she started Brave Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center. ...


10/24/16
Tri-County EMC Holds 77th Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 20 for the 77th Annual Meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray, GA. ...


09/30/16
Parking Lot to be Resealed on Saturday, October 1

The parking lot of our Gray office is scheduled to be resealed on Saturday, October 1. There will be limited access to the paysite kiosk at this time. ...


09/29/16
Tri-County Contributes To Louisiana Co-op Flood Relief

Cooperatives around the world operate on seven core principles. Tri-County EMC recently had the chance to execute the sixth principle - Cooperation Among Cooperatives. Through this principle, cooperatives are encouraged to work with and support other co-o ...


09/29/16
Linemen Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

In October, our linemen will wear pink hardhats as they go into the field to repair and maintain power lines. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness for breast cancer. ...


09/26/16
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $18,480 in Operation Roundup Funds

In September 2016, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved grant projects, totaling $18,480 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. The organizations that received funds this quarter are: ...


09/20/16
PSC Reports Electric Utility Rates

According to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Summer 2016 Rate Survey, Tri-County EMC has lower rates than the average Georgia EMC and Georgia Power. ...


09/01/16
Eatonton Office Phone Number Down

The direct phone number to our Eatonton office (706-485-6122) is currently down. To reach either the Gray or Eatonton office by phone, please call 1.866.254.8100. Repairs are being made to restore service to the direct phone number. We apologize for any i ...


08/30/16
What's Your Bright Idea? Grant Applications Due December 7

The Bright Ideas grant program, sponsored by Tri-County EMC, provides grants for teachers to improve education in local classrooms through innovative projects in grades Pre-K through 12 that would not otherwise be funded. Georgia certified public or priva ...


08/30/16
Scholarship Applications Due October 15

In addition to funding community grants, the Tri-County EMC Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students—with preference given to non-traditional students—to help pay their college costs. Through Operation Roundup, a total of $4 ...


08/29/16
Optimize Your Water Heater

Water heating accounts for 18% of your electric bill, second only to heating and cooling. Regular maintenance of your water heater can ensure a longer, more efficient life for your unit. ...


08/03/16
Local Couple Attends Cooperative Leadership Conference

For most couples, the ideal summer getaway probably includes an ocean breeze, a spot by the pool, and ample time for relaxation in the sun. But those who attended the Co-op Education Conference for Couples at The Ridges Resort and Marina in Hiawassee, Ga ...


07/28/16
Commissioning Ceremony Held for Solar Array

On July 21, cooperative employees, directors and local leaders gathered to help dedicate Tri-County EMC’s cooperative solar project in Eatonton. Construction for the project began in January and was completed in early July. This project was developed join ...


07/28/16
Students Return from Washington D.C.

Ariel Daniels of Baldwin County and Matthew Dent of Putnam County recently joined three Youth Tour directors, 112 fellow delegates and 14 chaperones for the Washington Youth Tour, an annual leadership event sponsored by the electric cooperatives in Georgi ...


07/28/16
Shopping for Energy Efficiency

So you’ve found your dream home. The price is right and it’s on a beautiful lot in the best school zone. You can already picture yourself grilling on the back porch and you know exactly where you will put the couch in the living room. Now, what color for ...


07/28/16
Operation Roundup Grant Applications Due September 1

As a Tri-County EMC member, you have the option to help your community by rounding your electric bill up to the next dollar. That small amount of change, less than $12 per year, goes to the Tri-County EMC Foundation to fund worthy projects in the co-op’s ...


07/28/16
Local Student Attends Youth Leadership Camp

Dakota Haskins, a student at Jones County High School, represented Tri-County EMC at the 32nd Annual Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference held July 18-22 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. The mission of the conference is to educate students ab ...


07/21/16
Tri-County EMC Commissions Solar Facility for “ourSolar” Program

Tri-County EMC, a member owned electric co-op, is proud to announce commercial operation of a 1 megawatt (MW) cooperative solar site in Eatonton, Georgia. ...


07/06/16
High Winds Cause Downed Trees, Power Outages

Severe storms and strong winds have caused 1,246 power outages in our service area. Many of these outages are due to trees falling on power lines. Our crews are working to restore power safely and quickly. Below are the current number of outages in each c ...


06/30/16
Importance of an HVAC Checkup

Your HVAC system is important for creating a comfortable and cool environment inside your home as summer temperatures rise. ...


06/30/16
Cooperative Solar - We're Bringing Solar Power To You.

re you interested in solar power but don’t want the hassle of installing panels on your property? Enroll in ourSolar, a cooperative solar program from Tri-County EMC. ...


06/29/16
Students Represent Tri-County EMC on Tour of Washington D.C.

Ariel Daniels of Baldwin County and Matthew Dent of Putnam County recently joined three Youth Tour directors, 112 fellow delegates and 14 chaperones for the Washington Youth Tour, an annual leadership event sponsored by the electric cooperatives in Georgi ...


06/17/16
UPDATE: Severe Storms Cause Outages

Severe storms passing through the area have caused 3,100 power outages in our service area. Our crews are working to restore power safely and quickly. ...


06/15/16
Cooperative Scholarships Awarded

Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the co-op’s service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship in June. Funds were awarded based on academics, fi ...


06/14/16
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $18,125 in June 2016

In June 2016, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 9 grant projects, totaling $18,125 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


05/31/16
Message From Your CEO

As I am getting settled into my new role, I’ve noticed there are many differences between Georgia and my home state of Washington. The tea is sweet. Grits are offered instead of oatmeal. The weather is warmer. And people cheer for Bulldogs instead of my b ...


05/31/16
Get To Know Your Cooperative: Annual Meeting & Election Information

Annual Meeting & Election Information ...


05/29/16
Save Paper, Vote Online

To opt out of paper ballots and vote online only during this year’s annual election, visit us online at tri-countyemc.com/voting.cms and complete the form or give us a call at 1.866.254.8100. ...


05/25/16
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. The scholarships, judged anonymously, are worth $1,000 and are awarded based on academics, fi ...


05/24/16
PaySite Kiosks Down on Friday, May 27 from 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Due to scheduled maintenance, PaySite Kiosks will be unable to take payments on Friday, May 27 from 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM. ...


05/24/16
Capital Credits - Help Us Find Former Members

Much like stock dividends in a for-profit company, capital credits represent your share of ownership in the electric cooperative. If your power bill is one percent of the cooperative’s total revenue, your portion of capital credits would be one percent of ...


05/02/16
Construction Underway for ourSolar Project

Construction on Tri-County EMC’s 1MW solar project in Putnam County is well underway, with project completion expected in early June. Energy from the project will provide affordable, no-risk access to solar energy for members electing to participate in th ...


05/02/16
Delegates Chosen for Washington Youth Tour

Tri-County EMC has chosen two students to represent the co-op for Georgia EMC’s Washington Youth Tour. Ariel Daniels and Matthew Dent will join 110 Georgia high school students on the week long leadership event this June. ...


05/02/16
Play It Safe Around Electricity

Electrical Outlets Thousands of children are treated in hospitals each year for injuries resulting from inserting metal objects into electrical outlets. Plastic outlet protectors are a great way to protect smaller children from outlets, but installing ele ...


04/21/16
New Law Adds Protection for Utility Linemen

The 41 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) in Georgia, including Tri-County EMC, brought the issue of line worker safety before the 2016 Georgia General Assembly. ...


04/07/16
Tri-County EMC Introduces ourSolar

Tri-County EMC announces the construction of a 1MW solar array to be located in Eatonton, Georgia. ...


03/31/16
Tri-County EMC Welcomes New CEO

Tri-County EMC’s Board of Directors has named Ray Grinberg to the position of chief executive officer. Ray has served as general manager of Lakeview Light and Power in Lakewood, WA since 2014. ...


03/25/16
Walter Harrison Scholarship Finalist Chosen

Stephanie Sanchez of Putnam County was chosen as winner for the local area competition in the Walter Harrison Scholarship Contest ...


03/11/16
Tri-County EMC CEO Named Distinguished Cooperator

Tri-County EMC President/CEO C. Hill Bentley has been named 2016 Distinguished Cooperator by the Georgia Cooperative Council. ...


03/09/16
Tri-County EMC Foundation Board Grants $12,450 in March 2016

In March 2016, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 10 grant projects, totaling $12,450 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


03/01/16
Farewell from Retiring CEO C. Hill Bentley

On December 26, 1967, I started work as a Cooperative Education Student with Georgia Power as a way to pay for college. I really didn’t think about it becoming a career – Judy and I just needed a real source of income before we married. ...


02/26/16
Tri-County EMC Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Educational Grants

In February, Tri-County EMC surprise 26 local teachers with $30,000 in educational grants. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more than $130,000 in grants to local schools. ...


02/01/16
Lighting Your Way to Energy Savings

If you are like most people, you probably don’t think much about lighting—at least not until a bulb goes out. And you probably look at LED lamps as expensive luxury items when incandescent bulbs have been readily available for less than $1. ...


02/01/16
Weathering the Storm

Tri-County EMC plans for disasters and maintains power line right-of-way, but even with preparation, ice storms can deal a heavy blow to our system. Now is the time to prepare for Mother Nature’s winter weather. ...


02/01/16
Pole Inspections

Osmose Utilities, a contractor for Tri-County EMC, will be conducting pole inspections in Putnam County. ...


12/31/15
Account Access Down Due To Year End Maintenance on January 1

Due to scheduled year end maintenance, members will not be able to access their accounts from 6 AM until 6 PM on Friday, January 1. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ...


12/31/15
Offices Closed on January 1

Tri-County EMC offices will be closed on January 1 in observance of the New Year. We will reopen Monday, January 4 at 8:00 AM. ...


12/29/15
Online Bill Pay Down December 29, 5:15 - 6:00 PM

Online Bill Pay will be down for scheduled year-end maintenance on Tuesday, December 29 from 5:15-6:00 PM. ...


12/29/15
Helping Hands Photo Contest Winner

At the end of last year, Tri-County EMC members were invited to participate in the Helping Hands Photo Contest. The goal of the contest was to show how people were helping their community during the holiday season. ...


12/23/15
Message from the Chairman

With the new year comes new leadership, including new board officers and a new board member. Through these changes, Tri-County’s commitment to the cooperative principles it was founded on remains the same. We are here to reliably serve our members at the ...


12/23/15
Minimum Bill Change in January 2016

Starting January 2016, the minimum bill charge for residential and commercial accounts will increase by $3 per month. The minimum bill charge is located in the Energy and Distribution line item on your bill, along with your kWh usage. ...


12/23/15
2016 Washington Youth Tour Applications Due February 15

Tri-County EMC is accepting applications from area high school students for consideration in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour, a unique, all-expenses-paid, leadership opportunity available each year to students in Georgia. ...


12/10/15
Tri-County EMC Fountation Grants $11,407.77 in Operation Roundup Funds

In December 2015, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 6 grant projects, totaling $11,407.77 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. The organizations that received funds this quarter are: ...


12/01/15
LIHEAP: Georgia's Heating Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Human Services provides assistance on heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to low-income families, the elderly and other applicants who qualify. ...


12/01/15
Trailer for Sale

Tri-County EMC has a 8 ft. X 24 ft., 20 ton utility trailer for sale “as is” by sealed bid. ...


11/30/15
Lights of Christmas Past

According to folklore, it was Protestant Reformer Martin Luther who first had the idea to illuminate trees to replicate the stars among the evergreens during the winter season. ...


11/30/15
Fall 2015 Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. ...


11/16/15
VP of Construction Services Recognized with Cofer-Langston Award

Donald Appling, VP of Construction at Tri-County EMC, was recognized with the Cofer-Langston Award at the Georgia EMC Foreman and Supervisor’s Association meeting earlier this month. The state-wide award recognizes a supervisor with outstanding dedication ...


11/10/15
Outage Due to Broken Pole

Tri-County EMC crews are working to restore power in the area of Hwy. 129 N. from Gray to Damascus Church Road. The outage was caused due to a tree falling and breaking a pole. We apologize for inconvenience this may cause. ...


11/03/15
Nominating Committee Elected

During the 76th Annual Meeting, nine members were elected to serve on the Tri-County EMC Nominating Committee. ...


11/03/15
Annual Meeting Ballot Drawing Winners

Tri-County EMC distributed $50 bill credits to 10 lucky members at the 2015 Annual Meeting. ...


10/16/15
Tri-County EMC Hosts 76th Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 15 for the 76th Annual Meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray, GA. ...


09/29/15
Possible Phone Scam

Tri-County received several phone calls that scammers are contacting Tri-County members and demanding payment for their bill over the phone to avoid having their power disconnected. This is not a legitimate call from Tri-County... ...


09/29/15
Your Cooperative and Solar

During the summer, Tri-County EMC conducted a Solar Interest Survey among the membership. ...


09/29/15
Real Linemen Wear Pink

In October, linemen will wear pink hardhats as they go into the field to repair and maintain power lines. ...


09/14/15
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $11,345 in September 2015

In September 2015, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 5 grant projects, totaling $11,345 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


09/01/15
Scholarship Applications Due October 15

In addition to funding community grants, the Tri-County EMC Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students—with preference given to non-traditional students—to help pay their college costs. ...


09/01/15
Local Couple Attends Co-op Couples Conference

In August, Joey and Tabitha Brown of Jones County represented Tri-County EMC at the Cooperative Couples Conference in Hiawassee, Georgia. During the conference, the Browns networked with cooperative leaders from Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. ...


08/31/15
Tri-County EMC Rates Among Lowest In State

Tri-County EMC’s rates are among the lowest in the state according to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Summer 2015 Survey. ...


08/31/15
Board Supports Bylaw Changes

Included on this year’s annual meeting ballot are 36 proposed bylaw changes. Tri-County EMC’s Board of Directors support these changes and ask for you to approve them in the upcoming election. ...


08/24/15
U.S. Rep. Austin Scott to Visit Gray, GA

Tri-County EMC will host U.S. Rep. Austin Scott (R- District 8) on Tuesday, August 25 from 4:00 PM -5:00 PM. This event will allow Rep. Scott to speak about current issues and also entertain questions from attendees. ...


08/06/15
200 Members Without Power After Evening Storms

200 members are without power due to severe storms that passed through the area this evening. Power has been restored to more than 1500 members since 5:00 PM. ...


07/31/15
Students Return from Washington D.C.

​Earlier this year, local high school students Makayla Schafer and Hunter Kimball, both of Jones County, were chosen for the June 11-18 Washington Youth Tour. ...


07/31/15
Energy Use Monitors Available for Members

Electricity usage monitors are now available for members. The Kill A WattTM energy usage monitor allows you to reduce your energy costs by measuring the energy use of appliances. ...


07/31/15
Update Available for myTCEMC App

An update to the myTCEMC app is now available. The easily navigable app allows you to see usage graphs while overlaying weather data to see how your usage correlates with the weather. ...


07/31/15
Tribute to Chairman Tom Thompson, Jr. | Celebrating 30 Years of Service

Tom Thompson, Jr. will retire from his post as chairman of the Tri-County EMC board of directors on October 15, bringing a close to 30 years of service to the cooperative, including the last 29 years as Chairman of the Board. ...


07/31/15
Local Student Attends Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

Matthew Dent, a rising junior at Gatewood School in Putnam County, was chosen to represent Tri-County EMC at the 31st Annual Georgia Cooperative Youth Conference held July 13-17 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. ...


07/09/15
Transmission Outage Due To Evening Storm

Members in South Jones and Wilkinson Counties are without power due to a transmission outage from Clinton and Mixon substations caused by the storm. ...


07/02/15
Trucks for Sale by Sealed Bid

Tri-County EMC has 3 trucks for sale “as is” by sealed bid. All bids are due to the Gray office by July 31, 2015. ...


07/02/15
Operation Roundup Scholarships Awarded by Tri-County EMC Foundation

In addition to awarding grants each quarter, the Tri-County EMC Foundation also awards scholarships to two deserving students in the service area twice per year. ...


07/02/15
Cooperative Gauging Members' Interest in Solar Power Through Survey

Are you interested in solar power? To help us better understand your needs and to plan for the future, we are conducting a brief survey about green energy. ...


07/02/15
Cooperative Encourages Members to Save Paper and Vote Online in the Annual Election

To opt out of paper ballots and vote online only during this year’s annual election, complete the online form or give us a call at 1.866.254.8100. ...


07/02/15
Cooperative Scholarship Winners Announced

​Each year, Tri-County EMC awards $6,000 in scholarship funds through the Cooperative Scholarship. Three students from the co-op’s service area each received a $2,000 Tri-County EMC Cooperative Scholarship in June. ...


07/02/15
The Cooperative Difference

In addition to supplying affordable, reliable electric service, Tri-County EMC makes a huge impact in the local communities it serves. While cooperatives provide electricity just as any other utility would, there are some differences. ...


07/02/15
Power Restored To All Members Following Evening Storms

As of 1:00 AM, power has been restored to all members. 2,100 members were without power due to storms that spread through the area causing trees to fall on power lines and a broken pole. ...


07/01/15
225 Members Without Power After Evening Storms

Tri-County EMC has approximately 225 members without power due to storms that passed through the area this evening. The majority of those outages are in Putnam County due to a broken pole. ...


06/29/15
Students Represent Tri-County EMC on Tour of Washington D.C.

High school students from across the U.S. visited Washington D.C. during the National Rural Electric Cooperative Washington Youth Tour, held June 11-18. ...


06/10/15
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $20,624 in June 2015

In June 2015, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 12 grant projects, totaling $20,624 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


04/14/15
Tri-County EMC Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day

Tri-County EMC joined more than 900 electric cooperatives and other electric utilities across the nation in celebrating April 13 as National Lineman Appreciation Day. ...


04/01/15
Right-of-Way Seasonal Maintenance Begins

In May, Tri-County EMC will begin herbicide application to keep trees, brush and foliage from interfering with the delivery of your electric service. Overgrown trees and other vegetation within 20 feet of overhead power lines are trimmed year-round. ...


03/16/15
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $23,900 in March 2015

In March 2015, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 11 grant projects, totaling $23,900 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


03/16/15
Tri-County Unable to Take Payments Due To Scheduled Server Upgrade

Due to a server upgrade, Tri-County will be unable to process payments between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM tomorrow, March 17th. This includes payments via phone, mobile app, kiosk, website and in person. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ...


02/24/15
Tri-County Awards $30,000 in Bright Ideas Grants to Local Classrooms

This month, Tri-County EMC surprised 27 local teachers with $30,000 in educational grants. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided nearly $160,000 in grants to local schools. ...


02/17/15
Tri-County Sends Crews to Walton EMC

Tri-County sent two 2-man crews to Monroe, GA this morning to help restore power to Walton EMC members after an ice storm struck their area Monday night. ...


02/02/15
Approximately 1,900 Outages Due To High Winds

3:00 PM: Outages Due to High Wind Restored ...


01/15/15
Washington Youth Tour Applications Now Available

Tri-County EMC is accepting applications from area high school students for consideration in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour, a unique, all-expenses-paid, leadership opportunity available once a year to students in Georgia. ...


12/31/14
Online Bill Pay and Kiosks Down for Maintenance

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, online bill payment, paysite kiosks and the automated phone system will be down on Thursday, January 1 from 6:00 AM until approximately 2:00 PM. ...


12/30/14
Maintenance Scheduled for Online Bill Pay

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, payment at all PaySite kiosks, online bill pay at tri-countyemc.com and the automated phone system will be unavailable between 5:15 PM and approximately 6:30 PM on December 30, 2014. ...


12/19/14
Website Maintenance Scheduled December 21

Our website server will be undergoing routine maintenance late on Saturday, December 20 and lasting until 7 AM on Sunday, December 21. This maintenance may result in website interruptions during 11 PM on December 20 until 7 AM the next morning. We apologi ...


12/10/14
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $5,933 in December 2014

In December 2014, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 6 grant projects, totaling $5,933.42 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. Continue reading to see the organizations that received funds. ...


11/17/14
Tri-County Experiencing Approximately 380 Outages Due To Severe Storms

We are experiencing widespread power outages due to severe weather and a probable tornado passing through the service area. We currently have approximately 350 outages, mostly in Jones County. Crews are working to restore power... ...


11/13/14
Christmas Card Contest Winners Announced

Elementary school students were invited to design the Christmas card for Tri-County EMC. Three overall winners and one winner from each grade level have been chosen. The overall winner's artwork will be printed on the Tri-County EMC Christmas card. ...


10/16/14
Tri-County EMC Celebrates $1 Million in Member Contributions

Operation Roundup is proof that small change changes lives. In 2001, Tri-County EMC elected to start a program that allowed members to round their bill to the next dollar... ...


10/16/14
Tri-County Holds 75th Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 16 for the 75th Annual Meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray, GA. ...


09/10/14
Tri-County EMC Grants $6,825 in September 2014

In September 2014, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 7 grant projects, totaling $6,825 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


09/07/14
Tri-County EMC Presents Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award to Jones County High School

Tri-County EMC presented Jones County High School with the Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by Tri-County and 23 other participating Georgia electric membership cooperatives. ...


08/29/14
Tri-County Warns Members of Possible Phone Scam

Tri-County EMC representatives are issuing a warning to the cooperative's members regarding a possible phone scam. The alert follows a recent report of someone calling a cooperative member claiming to represent Tri-County EMC. ...


08/23/14
No Sweat Load Management Operation on Saturday

Due to high temperatures and high electric demand today ...


08/20/14
Tri-County EMC Warns Members of Possible Scam

Tri-County EMC representatives are issuing a warning to the cooperative's members regarding a possible meter-reading scam. The alert follows a recent report of someone in an unmarked, white pickup truck arriving at a member's home asking to read the meter ...


08/08/14
Approximately1600 Outages Throughout the Service Area

We are currently experiencing approximately 600 outages scattered throughout our service area due to the storms that just passed through. Crews are working to restore power now. ...


07/30/14
Tri-County Testifies at Atlanta EPA Listening Sessions

On Wednesday, Greg Mullis, Senior Vice President, Vice President of Energy Services at Tri-County, spoke on behalf of cooperative members at the EPA listening sessions in Atlanta. ...


06/27/14
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $21,200 in June

In June 2014, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 11 grant projects, totaling $21,200 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. 32 organizations applied with projects totaling more than $153,000. ...


06/27/14
Tri-County EMC To Participate In Solar Project

Tri-County EMC will soon receive energy from one of the largest solar energy projects in Georgia. ...


05/13/14
Tri-County EMC Warns Members of Possible Phone Scam

Tri-County EMC representatives are issuing a warning to the cooperative's members regarding a possible phone scam from 1-800-385-1807. ...


05/08/14
Electric Cooperative Leaders Cast a Light on Important Issues

Tri-County EMC CEO, C. Hill Bentley, and Senior Vice President, VP of Energy Services, Greg Mullis, recently visited Washington, D.C. May 5-7 for the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Legislative Conference. ...


04/30/14
Unclaimed Capital Credits Available

Do you have unclaimed capital credit funds waiting on you? If you were a Tri-County EMC member during 1984 - 1986, you may have unclaimed funds available. ...


03/18/14
Online Bill Pay Down For Maintenance

Online bill payment will be unavailable tonight, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 from 5:00 PM until approximately 11:00 PM due to system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...


03/17/14
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants 14,233 in March 2014

In March 2014, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 8 grant projects, totaling $14,233 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


03/04/14
Tri-County EMC Bright Ideas Grants Fuel Innovative Classroom Projects

This month, Tri-County EMC surprised 22 local teachers with $29,889.34 in educational grants. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided nearly $130,000 in grants to local schools. ...


02/16/14
Outage Update: Winter Storm Pax

Power Restored To All Members After Winter Storm Pax ...


01/29/14
Winter Weather Update

While our offices are open for business, please don't brave the treacherous road conditions just to pay your bill. You can pay electronically on our app, through our website, or by phone. ...


01/11/14
All Power Restored to Members

Tri-County EMC experienced outages in Jones, Bibb and Baldwin counties earlier today due to storms moving through the area. All power has been restored to members. ...


12/31/13
Online Bill Pay And Kiosks Down for Maintenance

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, online bill payment and paysite kiosks will be down on Wednesday, January 1 from 6:00 AM until approximately 1:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation ...


12/30/13
Online Bill Pay Down For Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, online bill payment and paysite kiosks will be down on Monday, December 30 from 5:30 PM until approximately 6:30 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and understanding ...


12/28/13
Online Bill Pay Down for Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled year-end maintenance, online bill payment and paysite kiosks will be down on Sunday, December 29 from 9:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and understanding ...


12/17/13
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $19,831.36 in December 2013

In December 2013, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 19 grant projects, totaling $21,616.36 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


12/15/13
Central Georgia Technical College Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation CEO Hill Bentley and VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis presented a check for $5,000 to Central Georgia Technical College to be used in the Jones, Baldwin and Putnam County campuses. These funds are from unclaimed ...


12/15/13
Development Authority of Baldwin County Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis presented a check for $6,000 to go towards economic development in Baldwin County. These funds are from unclaimed capital credits... ...


12/15/13
Development Authority of Jasper County Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis presented a check for $1,000 to go towards economic development in Jasper County. These funds are from unclaimed capital credits... ...


12/15/13
Development Authority of Jones County Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis presented a check for $10,000 to go towards economic development in Jones County. These funds are from unclaimed capital credits... ...


12/15/13
Development Authority of Wilkinson County Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation VP of Energy Services Greg Mullis presented a check for $1,000 to go towards economic development in Wilkinson County. These funds are from unclaimed capital credits... ...


12/15/13
Macon Economic Development Commission (MEDC) Receives Funds from House Bill 431 and Tri-County EMC

Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation Communications Specialist Kim Bonner presented a check for $1,000 to the Macon Economic Development Commission to go towards economic development in Bibb County. ...


12/10/13
Phone System Down for Maintenance Wednesday Night

Tri-County's phone system is scheduled to be down for maintenance Wednesday, December 11 beginning at 8:30 PM and lasting until 2:00 AM. ...


11/25/13
Tri-County EMC Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Tri-County EMC Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Offices will reopen Monday, December 2 at 8 AM. ...


10/31/13
Tri-County EMC Integrated Voice Response System Goes Live

The Integrated Voice Response System (IVR) at Tri-County EMC went live today. This system will enhance customer service by allowing 24-hour account access, taking outage calls faster to better manage power outages... ...


10/24/13
Tri-County Represents Members at EPA Listening Session

Yesterday, Greg Mullis, VP of Energy Services at Tri-County, spoke at an EPA public listening session in Atlanta on behalf of Tri-County EMC members. ...


10/18/13
Tri-County EMC Holds 74th Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 17th for the 74th Annual Meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray, GA. ...


09/11/13
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $14,203.80 in September 2013

In September 2013, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 18 grant projects, totaling $14,203.80 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


08/28/13
Tri-County EMC Warns Members of Possible Phone Scam

Tri-County EMC representatives are issuing a warning to the cooperative’s members regarding a possible phone scam. ...


08/12/13
Tri-County EMC Welcomes Keith Brooks, Manager of Safety and Training

On August 1, Tri-County EMC welcomes Keith Brooks to the staff as the Manager of Safety & Training. Keith comes to the Tri-County team with a 22 year history of work in electric cooperatives. ...


08/12/13
Tri-County EMC Annual Meeting Scheduled for October 17

Tri-County EMC’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 17. Members are encouraged to cast their vote in the annual election of the board of directors. This year directors positions from Post 3 of Districts 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. ...


07/30/13
Tri-County EMC installs Jones County's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station

On July 17, the first electric vehicle charging station in Jones County was installed at Tri-County EMC Headquarters in Gray. Funded by the EV Project, this charging station is one of thousands of stations installed in 9 states across the nation. ...


07/30/13
Tri-County EMC Offers Online Voting to Members

Members of Tri-County EMC will have the chance to participate in the cooperative’s first hybrid election this fall. For the first time, the cooperative will be offering online voting for the annual meeting election. ...


07/29/13
Patterson Appointed to Tri-County EMC Board of Directors

On July 18, 2013, Tri-County EMC’s board of directors appointed Cecil B. Patterson to fill the unexpired term of Rev. Charlie Richardson, who passed away in June. ...


07/11/13
Tree Down on Pole Causing Multiple Outages

Tri-County EMC is currently experiencing mulitiple outages in the service area due to the afternoon storms. A tree fell on and broke a double circuit pole on Hwy. 212 in Baldwin County causing the breaker to open. ...


06/12/13
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $11,144 in June 2013

In June 2013, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 18 grant projects, totaling $11,144 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. 27 organizations applied with projects totaling more than $58,000. ...


05/20/13
Eatonton Kiosk Down for Repairs

The kiosk in the Tri-County EMC Eatonton Office is currently down for repair. It is expected to be up and running by Tuesday afternoon, May 21. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...


05/06/13
Online Bill Payment Down For Scheduled Maintenance May 7, 2013, 5-11 pm

Online bill payment will be unavailable Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM until approximately 11:00 PM due to server maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...


05/01/13
Unclaimed Capital Credit Funds

Do you have unclaimed capital credit funds waiting on you? ...


04/18/13
Tri-County EMC Celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day

Today, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day! Be sure to thank a lineman for all of their hard work! Read more to see the full resolution from Congress. ...


03/21/13
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $11,913.50 in March 2013

In March 2013, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 12 grant projects, totaling $11,913.50 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


03/20/13
Power Outages Throughout Service Area

2:30 AM: Tri-County EMC crews have restored power to all members ...


02/21/13
Tri-County EMC Bright Ideas Grants Fuel Innovative Classroom Projects

This month, Tri-County EMC surprised 16 local teachers with $19,976.89 in educational grants. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided nearly $100,000 in grants to local schools. ...


02/05/13
Online Bill Payment Down for Maintenance

Online bill payment will be unavailable tonight, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM until approximately 10:00 PM due to server maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. ...


01/30/13
Power Outages Due to High Winds

7:45 PM - Nearly all power has been restored throughout the service area. Crews are currently working to restore the few remaining outages in Jones County. ...


01/29/13
Bill Payment Down for Maintenance

Online bill payment will be down for maintenance tonight ...


12/31/12
Online Bill Payment Maintenance

Online Bill Payment will be unavailable New Year's Day from 6:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM ...


12/26/12
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $21,788 in December 2012

In December 2012, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 14 applications, totaling $21,788 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. Read more to see the organizations that received funds this quarter. ...


11/28/12
Tri-County EMC & the Keep Jones Beautiful Commission to host "Bring One For The Chipper"

Looking for an easy way to dispose of your Christmas tree this year? Consider having it mulched! Tri-County EMC is partnering with the Keep Jones Beautiful Commission for "Bring One For The Chipper" on January 5. ...


10/29/12
Tri-County EMC Sends Crews to Maryland to Restore Power Following Storm Sandy

Electric Membership Cooperative employees from across the state made their way to the eastern seaboard over the weekend to assist in restoring power following Storm Sandy. ...


10/21/12
Tri-County EMC Hosts 73rd Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 18 for the 73rd Annual Meeting of Tri-County EMC at the headquarters in Gray. ...


10/01/12
Unclaimed Capital Credits

Do you have unclaimed capital credit checks from 2006? If you were a Tri-County EMC member in 1985-1986, you may be owed capital credits. ...


09/13/12
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $21,105.96 in September 2012

In September 2012, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 13 applications, totaling $21,105.96 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. Continue reading to see the organizations that received funding. ...


09/06/12
September 2012 Issue of Current Lines Now Available

The September issue of Current Lines is now available online. This issue includes Annual Meeting information, a call for Operation Roundup Scholarship applications, a chance to win through No Sweat, and more. ...


08/31/12
Tri-County EMC Offices will be closed Monday, September 3

Tri-County EMC Offices will be closed Monday, September 3 for Labor Day. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 AM. In case of an emergency, dial 1.866.254.8100. ...


07/11/12
Utility Bill Scam Falsely Claims Federal Aid Program Will Help Pay Bills

As electric bills rise during the hot summer months, scammers are taking advantage of members of electric cooperatives by offering false help with energy bills. ...


07/01/12
Power Outages Due to Severe Weather

Tri-County EMC has restored power to about 875 members. Approximately 250 members are without power in the Tri-County service area due to severe weather. Tri-County EMC crews are currently responding to restore power to members. ...


06/28/12
No Sweat Load Management System Expected to Operate Friday, June 29

We fully expect to operate our No Sweat load management system for the first time on Friday, June 29. Extremely high temperatures, at or above 100 degrees Farenheit, have been forecast from June 29 to July 2. ...


06/11/12
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $7,595.00 in June

On June 5, 2012 the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 8 applications, totaling $7,595 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. Click the link to see the organizations that received funding. ...


06/06/12
June 2012 Current Lines is Available Online

The June 2012 issue of Current Lines is now availble. This issue includes Operation Roundup testimonials, Operation Roundup scholarship winners, a welcome for a new Foundation Board member, news from Georgia 811 and more. ...


03/26/12
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $11,638 in March

In March 2012, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 8 applications, totaling $11,638.00 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. Click the link to see the organizations that recieved funding. ...


03/09/12
Tri-County EMC Bright Ideas Grants Fuel Innovative Classroom Projects

Last month, Tri-County EMC surprised 15 local teachers with $19,700 in educational grants. Since 2008, Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative has provided more than $70,000 in grants to local schools. For a list of winners, click the link below. ...


02/29/12
System Updates Complete, New Account Numbers Activated

All Tri-County EMC account numbers have been upgraded. A zero has been added in the third position from the right on each account number. Please make note of your new account number on your March bill. For more information, click here. ...


02/28/12
Online Billing System Down for Updates

Tri-County EMC online billing and account access will be down starting at 7:00 AM on February 29 due to a system update. The update will take a few hours to complete. Please check the website to stay posted on the status of the update. ...


01/27/12
www.myusage.com Down for Repairs

Please note www.myusage.com will be down for repairs on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm. For assistance call 1.866.254.8100 or locally call 478.986.8100. We apologize for the inconvenience. ...


12/29/11
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $13,295 in December

In December 2011, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 9 applications, totaling $13,295 in Operation Roundup funds, to benefit organizations or individuals in local communities. ...


11/28/11
Tri-County EMC's Safety Record Honored with "No Lost Time" Award

In recognition of Tri-County’s impressive workplace safety record, Georgia EMC presented Tri-County with the "No Lost Time" Award during its annual meeting on November 14th in Atlanta. ...


11/01/11
Tri-County EMC Hosts 72nd Annual Meeting

Members of Tri-County EMC, employees and local and state dignitaries gathered on October 27th for the 72nd Annual Meeting at Tri-County Headquarters in Gray, GA. ...


10/21/11
www.myusage.com Down for Repairs

Please note www.myusage.com will be down for repairs on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. For assistance call 1.866.254.8100 or locally call 478.986.8100. We apologize for the inconvenience. ...


09/28/11
Operation Roundup Funds Awarded in September

In September, the Tri-County EMC Foundation Board approved 10 applications, totaling $20,117.09 in Operation Roundup funds ...


09/27/11
City of Eatonton to Charge Franchise Fees

In October, Tri-County EMC will begin collecting franchise taxes for the cooperative’s electric customers located within the city limits of Eatonton, Georgia. ...


07/31/11
No Load Management Operation Today

Tri-County EMC will not operate load management today ...


07/30/11
No Sweat Load Management Operating Today

No Sweat Load Management Operating Today ...


07/01/11
Tri-County offices will be closed Monday, July 4

Tri-County offices will be closed Monday, July 4 ...


06/27/11
Tri-County EMC Foundation Grants $14,490.75 in June

Tri-County EMC Foundation Board Grants $14,490.75 in June ...


05/24/11
Planned Outage for Jones County- Wednesday, May 25

Planned Outage for Jones County- Wednesday, May 25 ...


04/20/11
Unclaimed Capital Credits

Do you have unclaimed capital credits? ...


04/05/11
UPDATE: Power Outages Due to Severe Weather

Power Restored to 2,200 Members ...


04/01/11
Kiosk Down for Maintenance

The Gray kiosk will be down for maintenance ...


01/11/11
Tri-County EMC Prepared for Winter Weather; Minimal Outages

A second wave of this season’s winter weather rolled into Central Georgia in the early hours on Monday, January 10, 2011. ...


12/03/10
Bright Ideas Deadline Extended

The Bright Ideas Grant Application deadline has been extended to December 15, 2010. ...


07/02/10
Unclaimed Capital Credits

Search by name or address to see if you have unclaimed funds. ...