Sumter EMC News

Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Sumter EMC. Our news posts cover everything from service improvements and outage alerts to community events, energy-saving tips, and cooperative initiatives.

Discover how we’re working to serve you better and stay connected with what’s happening in your cooperative and the communities we power.

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Sumter EMC Hosts 87th Annual Meeting

Take a look at what happens at Sumter EMC's annual meeting!

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Introducing The 2025-2026 Youth Leadership Experience Cohort

Read this article to meet our new 2025-2026 YLE students!
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Sumter EMC Hosts Graduation for Youth Leadership Program

Check out our 2024-2025 YLE Graduates!
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GA Foundation for Agriculture & GA EMC Donate To Local Libraries

Sumter EMC helped donate the children’s book The Soil in Jackie’s Garden to local libraries to promote agricultural literacy.
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2025 Washington Youth Tour Delegates Announced

See how 4 students are being sent to Washington DC!
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Notice of Last Day to Claim Refund Checks

Sumter EMC is seeking former members to claim unclaimed refunds from 2018–2019 before the October 21, 2024 deadline.
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Columbus Technical College Foundation Awarded Grant

Sumter EMC Foundation awarded a $4,784 grant to Columbus Technical College to cover GED testing fees and support adult education.
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Middle Flint Health and Wellness Receives Grant for Emergency Preparedness Project

Sumter EMC Foundation awarded a $1,500 grant to Middle Flint Health & Wellness to enhance emergency preparedness with a new AED device.
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Sumter County Fire and Rescue Awarded Grant

Sumter EMC Foundation granted $5,000 to Sumter County Fire & Rescue to purchase Freddie the Firetruck, an interactive fire safety robot for youth education.
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Three Sumter EMC Employees Graduate from Georgia EMC’s Inaugural Co-ops Lead Program

Three Sumter EMC employees completed the Co-ops Lead program to strengthen leadership and support community and economic development efforts.
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Schley County Middle High School Receives Grant

Sumter EMC Foundation gave $3,000 to Schley County Middle High for new filmmaking equipment.
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Across the Map Missions and Ministries Awarded Grant

Sumter EMC gave $2,120 to improve storage for Across the Map’s clothing closet and food pantry.
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Doyle Volunteer Fire Department Awarded Grant

Doyle Volunteer Fire Department received a $4,500 grant for new protective gear and cleaning equipment to enhance firefighter safety.
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Southland Academy Receives Grant for New Classroom Technology

Southland Academy received a $5,000 grant to purchase Chromebooks and a charging cart to enhance classroom technology.
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Sumter County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office received a $4,137 grant for advanced thermal imaging equipment to enhance law enforcement capabilities.
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Sumter EMC Earns an ACSI® 2023 Customer Satisfaction Award

Sumter EMC received the 2023 ACSI® Customer Satisfaction Award for outstanding member service.
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Sumter EMC Celebrates Student Excellence Through Academic Scholarships

Sumter EMC awarded $1,000 scholarships to two Lee County seniors for their academic achievement and community involvement.
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Sumter EMC Announces 2024 Washington Youth Tour Delegates

Sumter EMC named four outstanding students as 2024 Washington Youth Tour delegates for their leadership and service.
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Celebrating our Linemen: The Heartbeat of Sumter EMC 

Sumter EMC honors its linemen for their dedication and hard work in keeping the power flowing safely and reliably.
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Mail Service Delays

Mail service delays are causing slower delivery times for letters and packages due to staffing shortages, weather, or logistical issues.

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