BRMEMC

Towns and BRMEMC hope to expand broadband access

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County and Blue Ridge Mountain EMC (BRMEMC) are in the process of applying for grants to…

5 years ago

Allan Glidewell announced as BRMEMC General Manager

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) announced in Tuesday night’s…

5 years ago

Brinke named BRMEMC Interim General Manager

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) names Erik C. Brinke…

6 years ago

BRMEMC’s General Manager Jeremy Nelms to resign in September

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Blue Ridge Mountain EMC’s General Manager Jeremy Nelms announced on June 25 that he will resign…

6 years ago

BRMEMC Opens Lobby to Public on May 18

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Blue Ridge Mountain EMC will open its lobby to the public on Monday, May 18 with…

6 years ago

Towns County Fire & Rescue respond to early morning fire

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - A structure fire occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 14, at a residence off…

7 years ago

Young Harris fire station nears completion

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Towns County Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw announced the near-completion of the Young Harris fire station, a project…

7 years ago

Community action group to address BRMEMC rate adjustment

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Families Against Inequitable Rates – FAIR – is a community action group formed to address Blue…

7 years ago

BRMEMC receives USDA loan to improve rural electric infrastructure

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley announced the USDA will provide $858…

7 years ago

TVA-BRMEMC rate increase soon to appear on bills

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) announced the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wholesale rate increase…

8 years ago

Tropical Storm Irma Topples Trees, Blocks Roadways

Hiawassee, GA - The remnants of Hurricane Irma toppled trees, restricted travel, and downed power lines throughout the mountains of…

9 years ago

Hiawassee’s plans may encompass more than meets the eye

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - There is no denying that times are always changing, and the sleepy, little town of Hiawassee, Georgia,…

7 years ago

Hiawassee Council repeals BRMEMC Franchise Ordinance 3-1

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - What began as a decree unanimously adopted in early August ended on the evening of Tuesday, Dec.…

8 years ago

Tax or Fee? Conflict between Mayoral Candidates Heats Up

Hiawassee, GA - The race for Hiawassee's next mayor took a turn toward "politics-as-usual" on Saturday, October 7, the result…

9 years ago

House challenger Mickey Cummings: ‘Public embarrassment, hostility toward leaders, wrong approach’

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Local State House challenger Mickey Cummings made an appearance at Sundance Grill Friday, April 27, 2018, at…

8 years ago

Hiawassee franchise ordinance scheduled for adoption

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council met for their monthly work session on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. All council members…

8 years ago