
MEAG Power, Participant & Public Power News

Spring 2025

MEAG Power Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia was created on March 18, 1975 by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly, and tasked with generating and transmitting reliable, affordable wholesale electricity to municipalities that operated their own electric distribution systems.

Hogansville and Thomaston Named 2024 Visionary Cities by the GMA and Georgia Trend
They were among nine cities recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and Georgia Trend in the annual Visionary Cities Awards for projects that create positive change through collaboration and civic engagement.

Tax-Exempt Bonds At Risk
Key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expire in 2025, and the repeal of tax-exempt municipal bonds is on a list of possible pay-fors for a budget reconciliation bill.

In Memoriam: Steve Rentfrow
Steve Rentfrow passed away on March 26, 2025, leaving a great legacy in both Crisp County and at MEAG Power.
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Meetings & Events
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Participant reception & breakfast in conjunction with GMA Annual Convention in Savannah
June 21-22, 2025
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Participant News & Information

CRISP COUNTY
ADS, a leading provider of innovative water solutions, will invest $30 million to expand its existing facility to 117,000 sq. ft. creating 50 new jobs.

GRANTVILLE
Greyland Farms, a 150 lot, single-family residential development, is now under construction and will add 900 kW of new electric load to Grantville's system.

CALHOUN
Salacoa, a residential water park community in Calhoun, recently celebrated its grand opening. The community blends three to five bedroom homes with resort-style amenities including a water park complete with waterslides, pickleball courts, a lakeside amphitheater and a dog park.

WASHINGTON
Washington is 90 miles from Atlanta, 50 miles from Augusta, and 40 miles from Athens, making it an ideal town to start and grow a business and raise a family without urban hustle and bustle.

Did You Know?
MEAG Power delivered 3.6 million MWh of energy to Participants in 1977, our first year of generation ownership. In 2023, we delivered 11.8 million MWh.

MEAG Power Delivered Energy
- 55% Nuclear
- 5% Hydro
- 23% Gas
- 7% Coal
- 10% Net Purchases
60% Non-Emitting*
*12-month rolling average, as of March 2025

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