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May 2013
Volume 1  /  Number 4

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Biz of the Month
BG Auto Inc.
in Lithia Springs

Show your card and receive 25% off labor!

Call 770-819-0094 for more information.
Community
Charity Flea Market
GreyStone Power
(Main office, Douglasville)
Saturday, May 11
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Booths are $20 each and a donation of 10% of sales for the day. Participants are responsible for bringing  their own tables and the set up and breakdown of their sale items.

The market will be held under the parking deck in the event of rain.

To participate, contact Dawn Lovingood
at 770-370-3010.

Fundraiser will benefit the following charities:
Gabe's Chemo Duck Program
 Relay for Life
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And the WIN BIG winner is...
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We would like to thank everyone who registered and participated in our WIN BIG and save contest by using our self-service features to manage your account. You made this campaign a huge success.

On May 6, our winners were randomly selected by walk-in member Joseph Olubummo. With his assistance, four lucky winners were drawn, each receiving a bill credit of various denominations as the prize. 

Congratulations to:
Grand prize winner: Joy Ashby received a bill credit of $400.

Second prize winner: Kerantha Grant received a bill credit of $100. 

Third prize winners: Reginald Lastinger and Amanda Campbell each received a bill credit of $50.
 
Due to your response, we have decided to offer this promotion again! Beginning July 1, you will be able to sign up for another chance to WIN BIG! Stay tuned to www.greystonepower for more details.
Thermometer_hotIt's coming...
As spring has slowly crept in, summer is ready to burst our way. Predictions are calling for this year to be one of our hottest summers on record. If that's the case, stop and ask yourself, "Is my home ready to withstand the temperatures?"

There are hundreds of do-it-yourself energy efficiency tips that you can add to your 'honey-do' list which could help save money on your electric bill this summer. 

Now is the time to plan and prepare. Summer rates will go into effect in June and last through October 2013. As a member-owner of GreyStone Power, you have earned the bragging rights to say your co-op is currently ranked with the 14th lowest-cost in the state among 95 power providers. At the 1,000 kilowatt-hour (kWh) use mark, members paid just $104.50, while the state average was $115.40! Georgia Power customers paid more than the average cost at $129.19 for 1,000 kWh. Most members use around 1,000 kWh per month.

Historically summer bills are a bit higher than winter because there's more usage. When the usage increases, the need to supply more energy increases, especially when the weather is hotter. The higher rate schedule is designed to help recover the higher costs caused by this peak demand and the need to operate additional generating plants to meet these needs. Think about it for a second; the kids are out of school and probably at home watching TV all day while having the lights on in every room. They have probably made about 100 trips to the refrigerator, opening and closing the door as they search for something to snack on. And because they are home all day, and it's hot outside, the air conditioning is running non-stop trying to keep the house cool. Sound familiar?

So, what better time than now to prepare! Start educating yourself, and your family, and put your conservation plan into action. Start your list today by visiting togetherwesave.com.  
How much is peace of mind worth?
mom and toddlerAre you a worrier? Do creaks and squeaks in the middle of the night keep you awake? Have you ever thought how comforting it would be not to have to worry about someone breaking into your home without anyone knowing about it? Having a security system in place can provide that needed peace of mind. 


As I sit and type this story to you, the police are currently at my house walking the grounds to ensure the safety of our home. I just received a call from an EMC Security dispatcher, notifying me that the alarm is going off at my house. Instead of being worried, I feel relieved to know that I will not go home in a couple of hours with my kids and potentially find the surprise of a break-in. I am also comforted to know that the employees at EMC Security are working together with the police to figure out what's going on and that they will notify me should there be an emergency that I need to come home to address. My husband and I feel more secure knowing that we have this added protection for our family. Should we have a true emergency, whether burglary, medical or fire, a dispatcher is just a touch-of-a-button away.

With 24-hour protection, you can leave your house or business knowing that it is well monitored by the latest cutting edge security company, owned by GreyStone Power and Walton and Jackson EMCs! There are no hidden costs or long term contracts. One of the great things about this company is the versatility of products offered. Not only can you sign up for the home alarm system, whether wired or wireless, but they also offer business security solutions, video surveillance, medical alert pendants and home technology systems, including entertainment and central vacuum systems. 

To learn more about EMC Security, visit emcsecurity.com or call 770-963-0305.     
EMS security programs
Mother's Day
Celebrate Mom
She cooks. She cleans. She wipes the tears of a boo-boo or cheers from the stands. Across the world, many of us look to our moms as a superwoman. We think she is invincible and can do anything, because she usually does.   

May is a time to celebrate this superwoman by giving her just a little of what she gave to us. Whether you make her breakfast in bed or purchase a token of love, the Co-op Connections Card (CCC) can help you save money.
 

Let Coupons.com save you some money at the grocery store for that special meal or shop one of our local or national deals online for the perfect gift. You can also s
ign up for a virtual savings card that allows you to get larger coupons and daily deals, offering up to 90 percent savings on family fun, sports, restaurants and more. Simply visit connections.coop/greystonepower and click on the "coupons" tab, then let the savings begin!

LOOK WHO RECENTLY JOINED OR CHANGED THEIR OFFER:

Sandy's Home Cleaning 
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-365-0113 
25% off first house cleaning. 
Douglasville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-577-7212 
Free sub with the purchase of a sub at equal or greater value and a regular fountain drink. Not to be combined with other offer. Offer ends 7/31/13.  
Lithia Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-439-7765 
15% discount to all patients with no health insurance or individuals with a deductible larger than $350.
Unique As Can Be, LLC (events planning)
Hiram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-744-2941 
10% discount on party packages.
Carrollton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-838-7774 
10% off (excluding alcohol). Not valid on holidays.
Powder Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-222-5300 
$3 off haircut for first time clients; $5 off any chemical service. 
Douglasville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-949-6900 
10% off total bill (excluding alcohol). 
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-443-1644 
Receive Joshua's Law 30-hour class, six hours behind the wheel and six hours of defensive driving for only $399 (regularly $525)!
Six Flags White Water 
Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-739-3400
Special online pricing for individual ($29) and season pass ($50) tickets. Visit 
and enter promo code: gspower13 to receive your discounted rate.
Hiram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770-445-1786
5% off any new construction project or $100 off any window or door replacement when you purchase at least five windows or doors.  

*Request your Co-op Connections Card today by calling 770-370-2383.   
Thanks for making us part of your day.  

Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your account or member benefits. You can reach us at 770-942-6576 or visit greystonepower.com.

 

Sincerely,

 

Amanda Busby
eConnect Editor, Public Relations & Communications Specialist
GreyStone Power
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Tip
of the Month
Properly installed shades can be one of the most effective ways to improve windows' energy efficiency. Lower them during summer; in winter, raise during the day and lower at night on south-facing windows. Dual shades, with reflective white coating on one side and a heat-absorbing dark color on the other, can be reversed with the seasons and save even more energy. Learn more at EnergySavers.gov.
 
 Source:  U.S. Department of Energy
Get more energy saving tips at TogetherWeSave.com