90 Years of Service
6,600 Miles of Line
107,000+ Meters
North Georgia EMC Mission
“To provide Power with Purpose to the communities of Northwest Georgia by maintaining a constant commitment to safety first; positive service experiences; innovative solutions; employee engagement; and excellent stewardship.”
North Georgia EMC Vision
“Empowering the region with energy that fuels growth, connection and a brighter future.”
NGEMC Quick Facts
Established
Total Number of Metering Points
Counties Served
Our System
Our Peak
NGEMC is a winter-peaking system, with an all-time peak demand of 781 megawatts on Jan. 27, 2026.
Load & Membership Mix
Membership: 85% residential customers, 15% commercial/industrial customers.
Load: 60% residential, 40% commercial/industrial.
Funding
Leadership & Governance
NGEMC History
Discover nine decades of local power, community service, and technological growth through our historical archives.
Staff and Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Ted Clark Chairman, District 5
Mark Thomas Vice-Chairman, District 3
John Howard Secretary/Treasurer, District 4
Skip Mitchell District 1 Director
Jason Parker District 2 Director
Executive Staff
Alisa Basaraba – Vice President, Member Services
Kim Gamel – Vice President, Corporate Services
Paul Ruud – Vice President, Engineering Services
Sheri Bedwell – Director, Rate Analysis
Jada McCollum – Director, Finance and Accounting
Tena Porter – Director, Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance
Mark Rogers – Director, Executive Account Management & Economic Development
Matthew Vineyard – Director, Information Systems
John Wilson – Director, Analytics
NGEMC’s Cooperative Values
The principles that guide our daily operations and long-term commitments to our members.
Operational Excellence
- We bring essential services to our customer/owners in an efficient manner.
- We work hard and smart, and we do what is necessary to solve problems and get the job done well.
- We do not compromise the health or safety of our fellow employees.
- We communicate openly and honestly.
- We treat all others, members and coworkers, with great respect, professionalism, and courtesy.
- There is no place at NGEMC for condescending or rude behavior.
Integrity
- We say what we mean, and mean what we say.
- We enjoy the pride that comes with not compromising our values and principles, but we are not arrogant.
- We strive to ensure that the people we deal with feel they have been treated justly and fairly. Our criteria for judgment are facts, competency, performance, and character.
- We do what we say we will do when we say we will do it.
- We maintain strict confidentiality about our customer/owners’ and employees’ information.
Teamwork
- We support and help our fellow employees.
- We support the efforts of every area of the cooperative by what we say and what we do.
- We allow everyone to contribute without regard to race, gender, position or seniority.
- We manage conflict promptly and in a way that preserves relationships.
- We select and promote employees on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude and merit.
Member Focus
- We are excellent stewards of our member-owned cooperative assets.
- We put the convenience of our members above our own. We are here to serve.
- We ask our members for their opinions rather than assume we know.
- We are empathetic toward our members, understanding and acknowledging their opinions.
- We apologize when we make a mistake and fix it.
Personal Contribution
- We are each personally responsible for what we do and who we are.
- We ensure that what we do contributes to the accomplishment of our mission.
- We respond to criticism with maturity and good judgment.
- We value learning and seek opportunities to educate ourselves and others.
- We take personal responsibility for our own success and growth.
- We lead by example.
Decision-Making
- We make decisions based on facts, reality, and logical thinking.
- In making decisions, we consider their impact on the whole cooperative.
Change
- We do not accept the status quo, but constantly strive to improve our systems, increase our skills, and develop better services.
Accomplishment
- We set high standards for ourselves and our cooperative.
- We celebrate everyone’s success.
Community
- At NGEMC, we embody the sound values of our communities, such as honesty, patriotism, and helpfulness.
- We accept responsibility for NGEMC’s long-standing and continuous role in improving the quality of life of our community.
Annual Meeting
First Thursday in August
Dalton Office
1850 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
706.259.9441
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Drive-thru: M-F 7:30-5:00
Phone: M-F 7:30-5:30
Fort Oglethorpe
3368 Battlefield Parkway
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
706.866.2231
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Drive-thru: M-F 7:30-5:00
Phone: M-F 7:30-5:30
Calhoun Office
1128 South Wall Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
706.629.3160
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Drive-thru: M-F 7:30-5:00
Phone: M-F 7:30-5:30
Trion Office
13822 Highway 27
Trion, GA 30753
706.734.7341
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Closed for Lunch: 12:00-1:00
Phone: M-F 7:30-5:30