Walton EMC gives details of contributions to its community

Walton EMC reported that while its primary job is to deliver affordable, reliable electricity, it also takes its responsibility to contribute to the communities it serves very seriously. Walton EMC gives below a list of how, besides providing energy, it has made a financial impact in the areas it serves during 2020.

Donations

$595,979
Operation Round Up

$290,065
School EmPOWERment Grants

$163,712
Corporate and Employee Charities

$153,000
Walton Electric Trust Scholarships

$50,000
UGA Engineering Leadership Scholarships

$1,252,756
Total Donations

Taxes

$17,550,010
Sales Taxes

$2,654,784
Property Taxes

$2,086,401
Franchise Fees

$10,888
Ad Valorem Taxes

$22,302,083
Total Taxes

Impact = $23 million+

The area served by Walton EMC includes:

• Athens-Clarke
• Barrow
• DeKalb
• Greene
• Gwinnett
• Morgan
• Newton
• Oconee
• Rockdale
• Walton
• The cooperative also provides service to any large commercial and/or industrial customer (over 900 kVA load) regardless of location.