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Jackson EMC Extends Restoration Efforts to Alabama

Georgia Economic Development Alliance

Jackson EMC crews are heading to help storm-stricken residents in Alabama. Heavy rain and strong winds resulted in widespread power outages in Summerdale, Alabama. According to a release from the company, 11 Jackson EMC employees are going to assist Baldwin EMC to help restore power to approximately 77,000 members. Sally also affected Jackson EMC members and linemen who worked through Thursday morning to restore power locally.  

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation, the largest electric cooperative in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation, is headquartered 50 miles northeast of Atlanta in Jefferson, Ga. The cooperative serves more than 238,000 meters on 14,370 miles of energized wire. For more information, visit jacksonemc.com.    

 

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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