The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. today, Oct. 29, 2017, in north and central Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Winds from the […]
MONROE, Ga. – Experiencing the most broken poles ever from a single storm, Walton EMC is making progress in restoring power to the remaining customer-owners still in the dark from the effects of Hurricane Irma. […]
Walton EMC gave a detailed update on outages and current conditions at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, following Tropical Storm Irma that passed through the area on Sept. 11, 2017. TOTAL ACCOUNTS:125,355ACCOUNTS WITHOUT POWER AT HEIGHT OF […]
Several county and city monthly meetings and civic events have been postponed as a result of Tropical Storm Irma and cleanup efforts after the storm. Please note the following rescheduling. City of Loganville – the […]
All Interstates and Major State Routes Open and Passable; Treat Malfunctioning Signals as 4-Way Stop GDOT Crews Working Hard to Remove Roadway Debris ATLANTA, GA – In the aftermath of Irma, Georgia DOT personnel have been working […]
Conditions continue to deteriorate in the city. Trees are still falling and knocking out power lines. Georgia Power is not able to respond until daylight. For this reason, Mayor (Hal) Dally has issued a curfew […]
Some customers will still be without power for 2 or 3 days MONROE, Ga. – Efforts continue this evening to restore electric service to 40,000 Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) customer-owners affected today by tropical storm Irma.Power outages […]
GDOT Crews Prepared and Working Where Conditions are Safe ATLANTA, GA – As Tropical Storm Irma moves throughout the state today, Georgia DOT strongly advises residents to stay safe and shelter in place. After the […]
SUMMARYSignificant power outages are occurring on Walton EMC’s power grid, although the strongest winds are forecast to arrive later this afternoon and evening.Outages are being caused by falling trees and limbs. Walton EMC maintains a 15-foot clear space on […]
Update: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2017 Capt. Jeff Allen said it was a busy day and night for crews from Walton County Fire and Emergency Rescue. “Fire Rescue units ran 302 calls between 8 a.m. and […]
State of Emergency Expanded to 159 Counties, State Government Closed Monday & Tuesday ATLANTA, GA – Acting on a recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding […]
MONROE, Ga. – Walton Electric Membership Corporation is preparing to restore power if Hurricane Irma brings down trees and power lines.“We have a long history of dealing with weather related outages,” said Greg Brooks, Walton EMC spokesperson. “If there […]
Walton County Fire Rescue is preparing for what they expect to be “significant impact” in the local area once the remnants Hurricane Irma pass through Walton County. “It looks to be taking more of a […]
ATLANTA, GA – Following a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) officials and local Emergency Management Agencies, Gov. Nathan Deal today issued a state of emergency for 30 counties in Georgia in […]
It looks like at least some parts of the southeast, and possibly even parts of Georgia, are likely to be impacted by Hurricane Irma sometime in the next five days, and local organizations are already […]
Governor Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency for coastal Georgia in advance of Hurricane Irma following a recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command. Under a state of emergency are the six counties […]
A gas price sign in front of the Chevron at 1309 S. Broad St. in Monroe had people in an uproar Wednesday as a photo of the $5.72 price hit social media. However, a quick […]
If you haven’t filled up yet, now may be a good time to do it. Although gas prices are currently comfortably low, CNN Money is predicting a jump in prices as a result of Hurricane […]
MONROE, Ga. – The data is in, and it’s no wonder that Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) line technicians, dispatchers, customer care representatives and other employees whose job is to restore electric service have been extra busy. Figures for […]
Gwinnett County firefighters are on the scene of a flooded area in the 6875 block of Mimms Drive, NW near Button Gwinnett Drive in unincorporated Gwinnett County. According to Capt. Tommy Rutledge, spokesman for Gwinnett […]
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