Have Annual Meeting Questions?

If you receive electric service from Cobb EMC, you are a member and are eligible to attend the Annual Meeting. If you disconnected service and no longer have an active account, you are not eligible to register or attend the meeting. You must bring a valid photo ID to verify that you live at the address listed on your Cobb EMC bill.

Commercial, government and church groups must provide authorization to represent their organizations at registration. Representatives will need to present a photo ID and work ID/business card.

No. You must be a Cobb EMC member to attend.

Yes, you may attend*. At registration, we may direct you to a resolutions table to verify more information. You must bring a valid photo ID. To speed up the registration lines we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

This will help speed up your registration. 

*Please note: Only members who were connected by July 14, 2023, may vote at the Annual Meeting.

No, not for the in person portion of the event. This year, we’re offering two ways to attend the Annual Meeting. Come to the Annual Meeting in person at Jim R. Miller Park or listen to the business meeting online. Only those who attend the virtual business meeting are required to pre-register.

If you choose to attend in person, on the day of the event, September 16, you must register in person at Jim R. Miller Park. Registration is open from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Please allow time for traffic and parking. Registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

You must bring a valid photo ID and we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

Any adult (18 years and older) living in the household can register. Bring a photo ID to verify that the adult lives in a home served by Cobb EMC. Only one registration is allowed per member. A member is defined as a Cobb EMC account holder. This means that you may only register one time and receive a maximum of four free fair tickets, regardless of how many accounts you may have with Cobb EMC, or how many people live in your household. 

Help us speed up the registration line! 

You must bring a valid photo ID and we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Yes*. You will be registered if you attend our Zoom option online, as well as if you register and attend in person. However, only those members who attend and register in person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller Park on Saturday, September 16, will receive up to four fair tickets and the chance to win prizes. Registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

In order to ensure proper registration for those attending virtually, it is important to enter all of your information requested on the Zoom registration form as completely and accurately as possible.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

For those attending in person, you must bring a valid photo ID, and we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

*Please note: Only members who were connected by July 14, 2023, may vote at the Annual Meeting.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

For those attending in person, you must bring a valid photo ID, and we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

No. Only one registration is allowed per member. A member is defined as a Cobb EMC account holder. This means that you may only register one time and receive a maximum of four free fair tickets, regardless of how many accounts you may have with Cobb EMC, or how many people live in your household. 

You must bring a valid photo ID. To speed up the registration lines we also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

This will help speed up your registration. 

*Please note: Only members who were connected by July 14, 2023, may vote at the Annual Meeting.

Yes. We will be livestreaming our Annual Meeting through Zoom. You can watch through the Zoom link available on our Annual Meeting page. Members who attend the event virtually will still count on our meeting record; however, only members who attend and register in-person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller park on Saturday, September 16 will be eligible to receive four (4) free fair tickets and the chance to win prizes. Registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

Yes. By viewing online, you are still counted as a registered member for purposes of the meeting record as long as you enter your information accurately, and we are able to verify your member status.

While you will be counted on the meeting record, by viewing virtually, you will not be able to participate in floor voting, ask questions, receive up to four fair tickets, or be included in the drawings for raffle prizes. If you would like to participate in these items, you must attend and register in person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller Park on Saturday, September 16. Registration hours are 8–9:30 a.m. and registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m. The Zoom livestream will begin at 8:30 a.m. when the meeting is called to order. The business meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.

No. Up to four fair tickets will only be given to those members who attend and register in person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller Park on September 16. Registration hours are 8–9:30 a.m. and registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

No. Due to the anticipated volume of the Annual Meeting, we will be making every attempt to assist those who attend the meeting in person. Therefore, we are unfortunately unable to talk or answer questions in the virtual Zoom format. The livestream is view-only and will not offer a chat function during the business meeting. 

Yes, pre-registration is required. Please register through the Zoom link on our Annual Meeting page. We recommend that you confirm receipt of your Zoom link ahead of the meeting for the best viewing experience on September 16. Please verify that all information entered in the Zoom registration form is accurate, as this is the information we will use to register you for purposes of the meeting record.

No. Fair tickets are provided at registration from 8-9:30 a.m. You must be present and register at the Annual Meeting to receive up to four free fair tickets. You must attend and register in person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller Park on Saturday, September 16. Registration hours are 8–9:30 a.m. and registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

We encourage everyone to stay for the business meeting to learn more about our progress, win prizes, hear from and meet your board of directors. But we understand that everyone has other commitments. Fair tickets are provided at registration. Tickets will not be mailed or distributed after the meeting.

We encourage everyone to stay for the business meeting to learn more about our progress, win prizes, hear from and meet your board of directors. The meeting will be called to order at 8:30 a.m. for candidate director speeches, and the business meeting will begin at 9:30. But we understand that everyone has other commitments. Up to four free fair tickets are provided at registration. You must attend and register in person by 9:30 a.m. at Jim R. Miller Park on Saturday, September 16. Registration hours are 8–9:30 a.m. and registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m. You must stay until the end of the meeting to win raffle and door prizes.

No. Only one member per household may register for the meeting. Each registered member receives up to four free fair tickets – that’s up to four tickets per household. If you disconnected service and no longer have an active account, you will not be able to register, attend or receive free fair tickets.

Tickets must be picked up in person by an adult at least 18 years old who is living at the service address listed on your Cobb EMC bill. You will be asked to present a valid photo ID at registration to verify your address.

Door prizes will be raffled off at the conclusion of the business meeting. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and should end around 11 a.m., depending on how many members wish to ask questions during the meeting. You must stay until the end of the meeting and be present at the event in person for the chance to win raffle and door prizes.

Members must be 18 years old and living at an address served by Cobb EMC to register to attend the Annual Meeting and to win prizes.

Yes! Children and families are welcome.

Parking is free, and there will be people directing you to parking lots as you approach the fairgrounds. Our traffic attendants and employees will direct you to parking and registration. See a parking map.

You must bring a valid photo ID for registration. We’ll verify you are a Cobb EMC member, and you will receive up to four fair tickets.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

We also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

It’s hard to predict wait times. We will have several employees working to get you through registration – and other areas – as quickly as possible. Registration is open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m. Please allow time for traffic and parking.

You must bring a valid photo ID for registration. We’ll verify you are a Cobb EMC member, and you will receive up to four fair tickets.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

We also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

The meeting will be called to order at 8:30 a.m. for candidate director speeches. The business meeting will begin at 9:30 and should end around 11 a.m., depending on how many members wish to ask questions during the meeting. Fair tickets are provided at registration, which begins at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:30 a.m. You must stay until the end of the meeting to win raffle and door prizes.

Yes. We will have coffee, water, and prepackaged snacks available while supplies last.

No. Though the Annual Meeting is a family event, for safety reasons, we ask that you leave furry family members at home.

Yes. The safety and security of all attendees is our top priority.

Yes. Our Annual Meeting will take place rain or shine. Unless storms pose a danger, we will be ready to enjoy the day with our members.

No. For safety reasons, we will not have bounce houses at the event, but bucket truck rides will be available for children.

The election validation number can be found on the ballot mailing to each member on Friday, August 11. If you have not received your ballot, you can call or email Election Services Corporation, the company that oversees all aspects of the election. They can be reached at 1-866-720-4357 or cemchelp@electionservicescorp.com, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET).

Ballots must be received by mail or electronically posted by 5 p.m. September 13, 2023.

Cobb EMC members are the only people eligible to vote. If you disconnected service or no longer have an active account your are not eligible to vote. Members have three options for voting on director elections and a proposed bylaw amendment: In person at the meeting; by mail-in ballot; or online at https://www.esc-vote.com/CEMC. Votes cast by mail-in ballot or electronically must be received by 5 p.m. on September 13, 2023.

For those voting in person, residential members must provide a valid photo ID at registration. Commercial, government and church groups must provide authorization to represent their organizations at registration.


Please note: Only members who were connected by July 14, 2023 may vote at the annual meeting.

No. Voting for directors and bylaw amendments is separate from registration for the annual meeting. Registration is at Jim R. Miller Park on September 16 between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Registrations will not be accepted after 9:30 a.m.

Help us speed up the registration line! 

We also recommend you bring one of the following:

• A copy of your bill with your name and service address listed, or
• A digital copy of your bill (available through the Cobb EMC app or our online account management system), or
• A copy of your September Georgia Magazine with the QR code on the mailing label

Commercial, government and church groups must be authorized to represent their organizations.

All voting is handled by a third-party company, Election Services Corporation, which is separate from Cobb EMC. Please contact Election Services Corporation with any questions. They can be reached at 1-866-720-4357 or cemchelp@electionservicescorp.com, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET).

No. All voting is handled by a third-party company, Election Services Corporation, which is separate from Cobb EMC. Please contact Election Services Corporation with any questions. They can be reached at 1-866-720-4357 or cemchelp@electionservicescorp.com, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET).