Social Responsibility

Just as Georgia Transmission's associates work hard to maintain reliable service, they work just as hard at upholding commitments to the communities they help serve. Some leading examples:

• In environmental planning, the company meets the letter and spirit of federal laws and regulations by conducting environmental assessments that are more thorough than the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires.
• For years, the company has voluntarily conducted community outreach and public participation activities on major construction projects. Several construction plans have been shaped by public input, and Georgia Transmission is proud of its track record of meeting transmission needs in a socially responsible manner.
• Georgia Transmission leads habitat protection and conservation on transmission line rights of way, and its associates have generously donated time and money to many deserving charities. Georgia Transmission's social responsiveness can also be seen in the many voluntary programs it takes part in. These include:

Georgia Transmission was recognized in 2003 as "best in the industry" by Project Habitat for its commitment to a long-term strategy that meets the needs of wildlife while providing safe and reliable electric service. The company has been an active partner in The Clean Air Campaign, which works to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the metro Atlanta area by encouraging its work force to carpool and use public transportation. In upholding their responsibility to the community at large, Georgia Transmission employees regularly support the Red Cross, the March of Dimes, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the United Way, the Salvation Army's Angel Program and other charities.

GTC, Carroll EMC and GreyStone Power Make Check Presentation to PATH Foundation

Ed McBrayer, executive director, PATH Foundation (center), receives a check from (right to left) Gary Miller, president and CEO, GreyStone Power, Chip Jakins, president and CEO, Carroll EMC, Bubba McCall, project manager, Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) and Susan Ingall, GTC environmental and regulatory specialist. The check was presented in 2005 at the Rambo Trailhead, Silver Comet Trail, in Paulding County. Use of the trail continues to grow as the population increases in GreyStone Power and Carroll EMC territories. The Yorkville 115 kV Transmission Line that GTC plans to build this year crosses the Silver Comet Trail, which is maintained by the PATH Foundation. In addition to the contribution, GTC will replant the cleared area where the transmission line crosses the path so it blends with the surrounding vegetation. The 57-mile Silver Comet Trail accommodates cycling, walking, running, rollerblading and even horseback riding. Carroll EMC, GreyStone Power and GTC coordinated media relations for the check presentation that generated interest from a number of newspapers and magazines.