

Jackson EMC’s corporate office is in Jefferson, Georgia. Jackson EMC provides personalized service through a core value system focused on providing outstanding service to members, creating a rewarding work environment for employees, being involved in the community, working efficiently, engaging in open and honest communication, and fostering a spirit of cooperation. Jackson Electric Membership Corporation exceeds member expectations with reliable, courteous and personalized service. As of 5:00 Monday morning, less than 500 Jackson.

Sunday ecvening, leaving hundreds of utility crews to scramble out for repairs. Thousands of customers with Habersham EMC and Jackson EMC were without services after the storms arrived by 6:00 p.m. The not-for-profit electric cooperative has grown due to reliable electric supply, personal service, high member satisfaction and competitive rates (average rates run 17% below the national average). Severe storms through North Georgia early Sunday evening left damage throughout much of the area. Jackson EMC has over 14,000 miles of distribution lines serving more than 230,000 meters across 10 counties in Northeast Georgia. Jackson EMC has grown to become the largest electric cooperative in Georgia, and one of the largest in the nation. Jackson Electric Membership Corporation was founded in 1938 when a group of business and community leaders came together with a vision for a better life for their community – one that included the advantages electricity could provide. Jackson EMC sponsored a trip to Thinc College and Career Academy for Jackson County’s leadership so they could see some best practices to incorporate into the upcoming Empower College and Career Center (opening 2020).
