(Lumpkin, GA) – Stewart County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded a grant from the Sumter EMC Foundation. These funds will purchase mobile laptop computers for patrol cars. This technology will allow immediate access to critical information concerning criminal records, vehicle registration details, warrants, dispatch updates, etc., allowing officers to make informed decisions and respond effectively to each situation.

“Sumter EMC is honored to award a grant through our Foundation to help provide vital equipment needed for the safety of citizens in Stewart and surrounding counties,” said Andrea Walker, Chairman of the Sumter EMC Foundation.

The Sumter EMC Foundation is dedicated to positively impacting the communities in rural southwest Georgia. By providing grants and support to local organizations, the Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to the community's overall well-being. The Sumter EMC Foundation was founded in 2003 and is funded by Cooperative members participating in Sumter EMC's Operation Round Up®. Every month, Sumter EMC rounds up the electric bill of participating members to the following whole dollar amount and deposits the difference into an interest-bearing account. The Sumter EMC Foundation's board of trustees administers the funds through grants awarded to local schools and civic and charitable organizations as allowed by the Bylaws. These grants give one hundred percent of the money collected to the community. The Foundation has awarded over $1,400,000 to community organizations in Sumter EMC's service territory.