Cobb Electric Membership Corp

Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (Cobb EMC), a not-for-profit electric cooperative, safely delivers reliable electricity to more than 180,000 residential and commercial members in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding counties. Cobb EMC’s distribution system consists of 9,064 miles of line over 432 square miles. With more than 199,709 meters served, Cobb EMC is one of the largest of Georgia's 41 EMCs and among the largest of the nation's 900 EMCs.

Cobb EMC commits to safely delivering reliable, competitively priced electricity while being accountable to our member-owners through sound governance, management, operating practices and improving quality of life in our local communities. 

Our Difference

As a not-for-profit, member-owned corporation, Cobb EMC is dedicated to providing members the best service at the lowest possible price. We strive to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor, as well as a recognized leader in the utility industry.

Cobb EMC is affiliated and partnered with several organizations to bring your home and business superior services:

• Gas South
• ENERGY STAR^®
• Green Power EMC
• Touchstone Energy^®
• Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (Georgia EMC)

The Seven Cooperative Principles

Cooperatives around the world operate according to a core set of principles. These principles, along with the cooperative purpose of improving quality of life for their members, make electric cooperatives different from other electric utilities. To learn more about the cooperative principles, watch the video below. 

1. Open and Voluntary Membership

2. Member Control

3. Member Economic Participation

4. Autonomy and Independence

5. Education Training and Information

6. Cooperation Among Co-ops

7. Concern for Community

NRECA: The Electric Cooperative Story

This video, created by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, features a fast-action, hand-drawn guide to the history, structure and purpose of rural electric cooperatives.

 At Cobb EMC, we are committed to working safely and effectively to protect members and employees. We strive to bring you the power of safety through education and community outreach, with safety tools, resources and programs such as Cobb EMC’s high voltage safety demonstrations provided by our safety department personnel and the Electric Avenue.

Our Safety Commitment

Cobb EMC, through the commitment of its safety committees, employees, management and board of directors strives to achieve an accident and injury free environment for its employees, members and the community.

Cobb EMC is proud to be an active participant in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Rural Electric Safety Achievement Program (RESAP), a comprehensive system-wide approach to improving safety. Additional recognition includes full safety accreditation from the Electric Cooperative Safety Accreditation Program of Georgia (ECSAP), a program that promotes the highest standards of safety among electric co-ops in Georgia and underscores Cobb EMC’s dedication to safety.