BRMEMC - Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation

09/11/2026

Patriot Day 2026

On this 25th Anniversary of the tragic and barbaric terroristic events that unfolded in New York City, Shanksville, PA, and Washington, DC, we remember and honor those who were lost and salute our heroes who unselfishly rushed to defend and provide assistance. As has been said many times, September 11, 2001, is evidence of the worst of humanity, but it also demonstrated the strength, resolve, bravery and unity of the people of our great country. May God Bless the United States of America.

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC will never forget...

09/09/2026

Please join Blue Ridge Mountain EMC at our Annual Meeting this coming Saturday, September 12 at the Clegg Fine Arts Building (Glenn-McGinnis Hall) on the campus of Young Harris College. Doors will open at 8:30 am. Members will be treated to registration gifts, a chance to win cash prizes, a free lunch, and most importantly our guest Speaker Mike Kiernan, CEO of Panel Built, Inc. and special entertainment from American Idol "Top 5" Braden Rumfelt! In addition, members who have not yet voted in our Board election can do so onsite. This is the event you will not want to miss! We'll see you Saturday!

09/08/2026

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC is pleased to announce the rollout of the BRMEMC Fiber page at https://www.facebook.com/BRMEMCFiber . This site will provide timely information to BRMEMC Fiber customers on fiber expansion projects, Internet and Wi-Fi tips, residential and business service information, business and community spotlights, and more.

Please visit BRMEMC Fiber's new page and help spread the word on the region's fastest and most reliable fiber internet service.

Fast, reliable fiber internet from your member-owned cooperative. Serving North Georgia & Western North Carolina with local support, community values, and internet you can count on.

07/29/2026

BRMEMC continues its diligent efforts to restore power to every member that began last evening. As of 9 am today BRMEMC still has about 1,900 out of power. That number should fall significantly in the next couple of hours as we complete extensive repairs to a large circuit on Highway 66.

The storm outages began coming in around 8 pm last evening as severe storms crossed our service area. Hardest hit in the BRMEMC area were the Hiawassee and Hayesville areas; however, damage was reported across the entire system. In total BRMEMC recorded 88 outages affecting 9,641 members. Thus far the broken pole count has reached 9, but we expect that number to rise as we find additional damage.

We want to thank our members for their continued patience as we make these repairs. We know that power has been off since last evening for many, but we have our entire team working to restore service as safely and quickly as possible.

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07/29/2026

BRMEMC is experiencing widespread outages across the entire system with just under 7,000 currently out (down from 7,200). Crews are diligently working to restore service to members. Please be patient as we work to complete this task. This was caused by a significant line of severe storms passing through the region. Thank you for your patience!

06/15/2026

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC was pleased to be a part of the 2026 Washington Youth Tour (WYT) kickoff banquet on Friday night and is elated that we have three outstanding delegates representing our community in Washington, D.C. this week.

In the coming days, WYT delegates from around the country will participate in various leadership events, tour and explore our nation's capital, and become more personally acquainted with some of the history of our great country.

BRMEMC delegates Ella Akins, Robert Manning, and Katelyn Walls (see photo) were joined by family members at the kickoff event, which began this amazing week-long experience sponsored by BRMEMC, Georgia EMC and NRECA.

BRMEMC is proud to sponsor delegates to participate in the WYT each year and is proud to put forth some of our region's best and brightest students to serve as delegates. BRMEMC is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

06/14/2026

BRMEMC Fiber Update

We are continuing work in the Blairsville area today. During the upgrade process, some customers may experience temporary service interruptions. Crews will be visiting each affected home to replace equipment located outside.

Please note that service may not be restored immediately after work is completed at your home. Service will be restored once the entire neighborhood has been transitioned to the new equipment and the network has been reconfigured.

We appreciate your patience as we complete these upgrades.

06/13/2026

BRMEMC Fiber has been experiencing intermittent service issues in the Blairsville area over the past few days. Our engineers have been working to isolate the cause and restore service as quickly as possible. We have identified the issue to a specific portion of our network and are continuing repairs.

Resolving the issue will require a technician to replace equipment at affected homes. This work will take place throughout this evening and tomorrow.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to fully restore reliable service.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause, reflect and offer our sincere gratitude to the ones that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Their service to this great nation is appreciated andwill never be forgotten! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙

05/14/2026

Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Unveils New "BRMEMC Fiber” Brand and Logo

Young Harris, Ga. (5/11/26) – Blue Ridge Mountain EMC officially unveiled the new brand and logo for its fiber subsidiary, now operating as BRMEMC Fiber, during a community logo reveal event held Monday at the cooperative headquarters. The new branding reflects the cooperative’s continued investment in expanding high-speed fiber internet service across Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina while reinforcing its connection to the communities it serves.

“We wanted a name that our members already recognized and connected with,” said Alex King during the unveiling ceremony. “When we looked at how our members talked about our internet service online and in the community, the answer was already there. The people know our internet service as BRMEMC Fiber.”

The new logo incorporates several elements that reflect the cooperative’s mission and heritage. The blue color palette represents trust and reliability, while the mountain imagery honors the region and the terrain across which the fiber network is being built. A lightning bolt integrated into the design pays tribute to the cooperative’s electric roots and longstanding commitment to serving the community.

The event highlighted the rapid growth of the cooperative’s fiber operations. BRMEMC Fiber recently surpassed 21,000 subscribers, representing approximately one-third of the cooperative’s total meter count. The network is currently about two-thirds complete, with plans to finish the remaining buildout within the next seven years.

The cooperative also announced that it has been preliminarily selected for federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding projects in both Union and Towns counties. If finalized, those projects would help bring fiber coverage in the two counties up to approximately 95 percent within the next three years.

In addition to network expansion, BRMEMC Fiber continues to introduce new services for residential and business members, including:

• Multi-gigabit internet speeds up to 8 Gig
• Managed Wi-Fi solutions with enhanced in-home troubleshooting capabilities
• SmartBiz business services offering additional cybersecurity and marketing tools
• Outdoor Wi-Fi solutions designed to extend connectivity beyond the home

“We’re constantly exploring new ways to add value for our members,” King said. “At the end of the day, we’re here to support our community.”

The event concluded with attendees receiving commemorative hats featuring the new BRMEMC Fiber logo and participating in a group photo to celebrate the launch of the new brand identity.

For more information about BRMEMC Fiber and available services, visit brmemc.com/fiber.
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Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Young Harris, Georgia, serving over 60,000 member-customers in Cherokee and Clay Counties in Western North Carolina, and Towns, Union and Fannin Counties in Northeast Georgia. Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.