Welcome to January's issue!
Happy New Year!
Georgia Magazine is the official publication of Georgia’s member-owned electric membership corporations (EMCs), the not-for-profit cooperatives that bring you safe, reliable and affordable power. Georgia’s 41 electric co-ops are partners in your local communities and serve 5 million residents—nearly half of the state’s population.
The faces you see at Georgia’s EMCs are your friends and neighbors who are invested in making their communities better, whether it’s improving the economic vitality of the towns they serve, partnering with schools to provide grants or scholarships, taking students to Washington, D.C., to see how our government operates or volunteering after-hours with youth sports groups.
To read more about the people who keep your power flowing, see the Currents section on page 14 and your local EMC’s information in this edition.
This month, we feature several stories about educational opportunities. If you are looking to learn a new skill, earn a specialty certificate or diploma or change careers, Georgia’s many educational pathways can lead you there. Read more in “Educational opportunities: Choose your path, on page 28.
For those interested in aviation careers, the programs offered at Middle Georgia State University train students to enter Georgia’s thriving aerospace sector. Turn to page 24 to learn more.
Students, be sure to enter our tablet giveaway contest, too. See page 27 for details.
Also this month, we catch up with Georgia CASA (court-appointed special advocate) volunteers who serve as champions for kids in the foster care system. Read more about these important organizations and how to get involved in “In their corner,” page 30.
Thank you for spending time with us as you read this month’s issue. Georgia Magazine is proud to be a trusted friend, delivered straight to your mailbox to share good news from around our state.
Enjoy!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
