Welcome to January's issue!
As we flip the calendar to a new month, it signals a time to reflect on the past but also to look toward the future. With the start of 2025, we begin the celebration of several milestones!
This year marks the 85th anniversary of Georgia Electric Membership Corp. (EMC), the Tucker-based trade association representing Georgia’s 41 member-owned EMCs, Oglethorpe Power, Georgia Transmission Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp.
Georgia EMC provides leadership, advocacy and unity for our member EMCs through community- and economic-development support, youth and education programs (such as the Washington Youth Tour, highlighted in this month’s issue), safety and training programs, and legislative representation at the state and national levels.
Georgia EMC also produces Georgia Magazine each month for EMC members, and 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of our magazine. Stay tuned this year for special glimpses into the magazine’s history.
In this issue we honor Jimmy Carter—the longest-living U.S. president—and his milestone 100th birthday, celebrated in October.
Turn to “Our Jimmy” on page 16 to read about some of his accomplishments and his impact on Georgia.
Check out some favorite recipes from Carter’s hometown of Plains, too, on page 35.
I hope that 2025 will be a great year for you. Thank you for reading Georgia Magazine and being an important part of our magazine’s story.
Happy New Year!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
