Georgia Transmission

A big shout-out to Forsyth County for their outstanding communication on our recent high-voltage transmission line project at Hammonds Crossing. Thanks to collaboration with John Jefferson, Director of Capital Projects, and Russell Brown, Director of Communications, along with the rest of their staff, this complex project ran smoothly and finished three weeks early! Their assistance in pre-planning and communication allowed us to substitute bucket trucks for helicopters, thus speeding up the project and minimizing traffic disruption. With their team's help, we provided timely updates via social media and radio announcements. In appreciation of these efforts, we continue to help Sawnee EMC deliver reliable and cost-effective power to the community. 

Georgia Transmission congratulates our colleague Paul Stovall, PE for his selection to Leadership DeKalb’s Class of 2025. Paul is a transmission services manager who works in collaboration with our member EMCs to ensure we’re planning and constructing the necessary electrical infrastructure that helps deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to communities across Georgia. Leadership DeKalb connects community leaders to learn about DeKalb County from many aspects including its government, arts and culture, education, health, and economic development. Paul and his classmates will delve into the issues facing the region and discover the impact they can have as well-informed leaders.

Georgia Transmission congratulates Anne Lerner, public affairs director, for being accepted into Atlanta Regional Commission's Regional Leadership Institute (RLI) Class of 2024! RLI is an immersive program with hands-on opportunities to connect active learning to real-world planning and policy throughout metro Atlanta. This year’s class will delve into vital topics for the region’s well-being and growth, including housing affordability, transit and transportation planning, public health and natural resources.

We may not know what tomorrow’s businesses will look like, but we are continually preparing the grid to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity, no matter what innovations lie ahead. Learn more at gatransmission.com.

Georgia Transmission colleagues Katheryn Graff and William Gee recently joined fellow classmates of the Georgia EMC - The University of Georgia J.W. Fanning Institute Electric Cooperative Management and Leadership Development Program to volunteer at The Cottage in Athens. The group completed a beautification project that included plantings and mulch, along with a new fence, signs and outdoor seating. The Cottage is a crisis center that supports individuals, families and communities affected by child abuse and sexual violence. The beautification project aimed to support The Cottage’s desire to always create a safe place that feels like home. Other participants in the management and leadership development program represent GreyStone Power Corporation, Jackson EMC, Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation and Walton EMC. 

Who is Georgia Transmission and how do we help keep the lights on in your homes and businesses? Our job is to serve as the link between power generation and local EMCs that deliver electricity to your community. Every day, we ensure power is delivered efficiently across 5,000+ miles of transmission lines to serve millions of Georgians just like you.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Georgia Transmission. We hope that you and yours have a safe, happy and cool holiday weekend!

Congratulations to our colleagues Justin Denard and Lindberg Sweatmon, PE on their Leadership DeKalb graduation. During the 10-month program, they learned about matters vital to DeKalb County, enhanced their leadership skills, volunteered with local non-profits and built relationships that will last a lifetime. They join an impressive group of more than 1,500 alumni — including fellow Georgia Transmission colleagues Angie Farsee, Camron Carden, Terry Buttrill and Anne Lerner.   

For this quarter’s “Grid Champion” spotlight, we’re highlighting the Georgia Press Association for their “Local Matters” campaign on the importance of community-based journalism. Local Matters encourages communities to support their local newspapers – because communities with newspapers are better informed and better places to live. Local matters to us too, especially in the communities our partner EMCs serve.     When Georgia Transmission builds a new transmission line or substation, we know that means becoming a permanent part of the community. We take our responsibility to be a good neighbor seriously and work closely with the community and local paper. Local newspapers have been a vital part of our process on countless projects that support the cost-effective and reliable energy provided by our partner EMCs to more than 4.5 million Georgians.     Thank you, Georgia Press Association, for your partnership and for advocating for local newspapers that keep Georgians informed about the matters happening in their backyard.  

Georgia Transmission wishes you a heartfelt Memorial Day as we pay tribute and remember the courageous men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This weekend, let's all take the time to pause and reflect in gratitude for those who served and gave everything for our freedom. We are forever grateful.