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A2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 The Eatonton Aessenger www.msgrnews.com celebrated in Eatonton NEEDED PERMISSI JO CELEBES NEEDED • PERMISSION tOcienars # * ng ‘‘ FAMILY • ARTS • CULTURE HISTORY • FAM FILE PHOTO Happy marchers led the way in Saturday's Juneteenth parade that wound its way through downtown Eatonton. Juneteenth, also called "Freedom Day" by some, has been recognized annually on June 19 since 1866 and is considered among the oldest continuing Black holidays. It officially recognizes the abolition of slavery in Texas, the final Confederate state to emancipate. Eventually, on Jan. 1, 1980, Texas became the first to officially declare Juneteenth a state holiday. It was made an official federal holiday on June 17, 2021, through legislation signed by President Joe Biden. Energy efficiency resources available from Georgia Power According to Georgia Power (GP), the official start of summer (June 20) marks the ideal time for consumers to take advantage of tools and programs designed to optimize energy usage and reduce costs. Also, for qualifying customers, the Georgia Power Energy Assistance for Savings and Effi ciency (EASE) Program provides free home upgrades such as LED light bulbs, heating and cooling system servicing, attic insulation, and more. These improve ments can signifi cantly reduce energy REAL ESTATE COMPANY COLDWELL BANKER LAKE OCONEE REALTY VOTED 13 YEARS IN A ROW! consumption and lower bills. Households with an income of 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines (or a household of two earning less than around $42,000 annu ally) may qualify. Visit [GeorgiaPower.com/EASEI tor more information. Also, Georgia Power says the My Power Usage tool empowers most of its customers to track and manage their energy consumption with hourly, daily, and monthly moni toring. GP customers can depict trends, download usage history, and receive customized notifications to stay informed. Also, My Power Usage threshold alerts can help GP customers stay within their energy budget by notifying them when they exceed their target usage, with both monthly and daily notifications available. GP also encourages its customers to visit Geor- |giaPower.com/assistance| to access a directory of local resources and organizations to find support based on location. Assistance may be for local help with utilities, food, shelter, and more by entering a ZIP code. Additionally, based on income, the Income Qualified Portal at Geor- giaPower.com/IQPortal allows GP customers to create an account and explore programs they may qualify for. Georgia Power main tains several partner ships with community organizations to aid with rent, utilities, food, shelter, and more. Project Share, administered by The Salvation Army, matches customer contri butions to support local communities. For more information visit georgiapower.com/ myenergy. — Contributed A Georgia Power Energy-saving tips • Ensure proper airflow by regularly changing air filters or cleaning reusable filters; • Keep vents clear of obstructions; • Turn off lights when not in use and close curtains during peak sun hours to keep the heat out; • Seal around windows and doors with caulk and weather-stripping to prevent air leaks; • Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and clean the lint trap before each use to increase dryer efficiency; • Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs that use up to 75% less energy, and; • Use large appliances outside peak energy- draw hours (2-7 p.m.) CITY CONTINUED FROM » A1 pipeline alongside Hwy. 129 between Eatonton and Gray. “The mayor received this grant award in Savannah a couple of years ago, but this is now the formal agree ment that PHMSA has presented for execution,” Sanders told the council. “The period of perfor mance for this grant officially is April of 2025 through April of 2030. Engineering has been proceeding on this and all the different studies and processes with the Feds. It’s a $326,000 grant for modernization of our gas pipeline. So, it comes with the request that you authorize the mayor to execute agreement.” Authorization for the mayor to proceed was unanimously approved without further discussion. Next, Sanders explained a revised SPLOST 10 project list needed to be approved based on a projected revenue increase by the county that predicts the City of Eatonton would receive slightly more than $11.33 million over the SPLOST’s six-year term, if approved by voters in November. This represents 24.8 percent of a projected SPLOST 10 intake of more than $47.68 million county- wide over that same period. The largest city depart ments and/or projects submitted to be paid for with SPLOST 10 revenues over six years include approximately $3.5 million for drainage projects and road-and- sidewalk maintenance and/or construction, plus $1.32 million for streets’ department vehicles and tools; $1.8 million for maintenance of public buildings and sites; $1.6 million for gas depart ment vehicles, tools, and projects; $1.26 million for police vehicles and equipment; $1.23 million for fire department vehicles and equipment; and about $300,000 for blight remediation, among other “smaller” amounts. After some brief discussion, the council voted unanimously to accept and submit the proposed figures as presented. The next city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at the county administra tion building (117 Putnam Drive, Suite A, Eatonton). 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