News and Media

News Media Inquires

Members of the media please contact:

Leslie Thompson, director of member & public relations
678-355-3142 | pr@cobbemc.com

2018 News Releases

Apr 2019	Tim Harshbarger joins Cobb EMC as VP of Human Resources
Dec 2018	Cobb EMC lowers holiday electric bills
Nov 2018	Cobb EMC Five Alarm event honors first responders
Aug 2018	14 local students win scholarships
Jul 2018	Brett Stovern joins Cobb EMC as CFO
Jun 2018	Cobb EMC linemen bring home top honors
Jun 2018	Allatoona senior receives Positive Energy scholarship
Jun 2018	Cobb EMC expands affordable solar
Jun 2018	Local father wins home energy efficiency makeover
Apr 2018	Cobb EMC launches search for CFO
Apr 2018	Local high school students win scholarships, week-long leadership trip in Washington
Mar 2018	Cobb EMC dedicates auditorium to Bo and Mary Jean Pounds
Mar 2018	Cobb EMC announces new CEO
Feb 2018	Cobb EMC awards 53 mini-grants to local teachers
Feb 2018	Cobb EMC expands conservation efforts
Jan 2018	Cobb EMC warns of scams aimed at utility customers
Jan 2018	Cobb EMC Community Foundation gives $3M to local nonprofits
Jan 2018	5 ways to get organized for the New Year

2017 News Releases

Dec 2017	Cobb EMC bills to decrease
Nov 2017	Literacy Week brings authors to local schools
Oct 2017	Cobb EMC honors first responders
Oct 2017	Let’s celebrate! It’s National Co-op Month
Oct 2017	T-shirt contest winner
Sep 2017	Cobb EMC gives $13.6 million to members
Sept 2017	Cobb EMC sends crews to aid with Hurricane Irma aftermath
Sep 2017	2017 Solar Seminar Recap
Aug 2017	Is your information up to date?
Aug 2017	Celebrate 811 Day with Cobb EMC
Jul 2017	How many miles do Cobb EMC employees drive?
Jun 2017	Cobb EMC holds lunch to honor local law enforcement
Jun 2017	Local student-athlete receives Cobb EMC Positive Energy Award, scholarship
Jun 2017	Design our next T-shirt!
Jun 2017	Home Energy Efficiency Makeover awarded to local mother
Jun 2017	Cobb EMC expands solar energy portfolio
May 2017	Cobb EMC named eighth in nation for solar
May 2017	Cobb EMC Community Foundation awards $70,000 in scholarships
May 2017	Cobb EMC linemen win big
May 2017	Cobb EMC donates trees for Earth Day
Apr 2017	Cobb EMC restructures operations
Apr 2017	Celebrate Lineman Appreciation Month
Apr 2017	Plant Vogtle not affecting our members
Apr 2017	April is Safe Digging Month
Mar 2017	You're invited to our free Energy Efficiency Seminar
Mar 2017	New scam aimed at co-op members
Feb 2017	Cobb EMC hosts local students for STEM Career Day
Feb 2017	Cobb EMC employees build 30 wagons for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Feb 2017	Introducing our new website and app
Feb 2017	A bright glimpse into a dark past
Jan 2017	Rising national energy costs cause Cobb EMC bills to increase
Jan 2017	Cobb EMC seeks scholarship applicants

2016 News Releases

Dec 2016	Cobb EMC expands renewable generation portfolio
Dec 2016	Cobb EMC Community Foundation helps dedicate Habitat Home to veteran
Nov 2016	Cobb EMC and Gas South celebrate seventh annual Literacy Week
Aug 2016	Cobb EMC rates are the lowest in the state
May 2016	U.S. Marine veteran and wife gifted Home Energy Efficiency Makeover

2015 News Releases

Nov 2015	Cost savings passed along to members
Aug 2015	Cobb EMC ranks one of Georgia’s most affordable electric providers
Jul 2015	Cobb EMC Community Foundation gives a million dollars to local communities

2014 News Releases

Dec 2014	Cobb EMC signs largest solar power purchase agreement in Georgia co-op history
Nov 2014	Cobb EMC named EMC of the Year
Sep 2014	Cobb EMC directors recognized by NRECA for board excellence
May 2014	Cobb EMC now purchasing solar power
Apr 2014	Cobb EMC wins 2014 Cutting EDGE Technology Award