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Thousands Attend Snapping Shoals EMC Annual Meeting
More than 3,000 people, including about 1,500 members, gathered Thursday for the Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corp. annual meeting at the Georgia International Horse Park. In addition to the traditional blue grass sounds of The Purple Hulls, attendees received health information from Piedmont Newton Hospital, energy tips from SSEMC employees and a visit from 811’s Digger the Dog. Keith Williams of Covington was the lucky winner of the 2003 Ford Ranger that was retired from SSEMC’s fleet. Rufus and Margaret Johnson of Covington were recognized as the Oldest Married Couple present and will receive a $100 credit on their power bill. Carolyn Greeson of Covington was recognized as the Oldest Member in attendance and will receive a $50 credit. Lance Harper (District 1), G. Anthony Norton (District 2), Walter Johnson (District 3) and Gene Morris (District 4) were each re-elected to serve three-year terms for their districts on the SSEMC board of directors. Jeff Wigington was elected to fill the unexpired term of District 2 director Dr. Millard Ross, who died last July. Snapping Shoals EMC is a member-owned electric cooperative providing electric service to approximately 100,000 homes and businesses in an eight-county area that includes large portions of Newton, Rockdale and Henry counties, as well as part of DeKalb, Butts, Walton, Jasper and Morgan counties.
Pike Corp in Monroe and Covington are hiring
Pike Corporation in Monroe and Covington are hiring. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information and to apply. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Pike Corporation career website on July 21, 2024. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.
Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Jay Beck, an Albany native has recently come out with his eighth novel, and first murder mystery that takes place at Lake Blackshear Resort in Crisp County, Georgia. During the process of writing this book Beck spent sometime in Crisp County speaking with local agencies and businesses to incorporate […] The post Lake Blackshear Murders by Jay Beck appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Health inspections: Augusta restaurants dinged for holding food past expiration dates
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 12 and 18, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown
Taylor Townsend defeated Sloane Stephens in two sets on Sunday night, bringing her vibrant personality and powerful serves to the Atlanta Open Showdown. The post Townsend defeats Stephens in Atlanta Open’s final Sunday Showdown appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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