When storms strike and outages occur, Diverse Power is often flooded with calls. Having the correct contact information helps us to access account information at a lightning pace. In addition, by using the My DPI mobile app to report outages, consumer-members are able to monitor outages in real-time as well as bypass the calling queue

As students return to school throughout Diverse Power’s service territory, I’m reminded of how important young people are to the future of our communities. In a decade or so, the teenagers starting their senior year at area high schools will be working in local businesses and serving in community organizations. A few may end up

When the words “back to school” are uttered, most think of children returning to grade, middle and high school. Those in college are often not top of mind as they have heard the warnings of “look both ways” and “stranger danger” their entire lives. However, college students should be aware of overlooked and often under-taught

On summer days, you’re likely to take more showers than usual after swimming, playing outdoor sports or working in the yard. So make sure your bathroom is a safe place. The bathroom is one of the few places in the home where electrical appliances and water have a great chance to meet—and a great chance

Roadside Assistance is a new feature brought to the Co-op Connections program by Nation Safe Drivers (NSD). NSD has provided premier 24-hour towing and roadside assistance for over 50 years. With access to more than 45,000 towing providers nationwide, including the U.S. and Canada, you can travel with confidence wherever the road may take you.

For more than 80 years, electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) have powered millions of Georgia homes, schools and businesses with reliable, affordable power. But, for many years, there has been a growing “digital divide” between rural Georgia and more urban areas, putting hundreds of thousands of Georgians without high-speed broadband internet at a tremendous disadvantage. During

On May 8, 949 guests attended Diverse Power’s Annual Meeting of Members, including 824 registered consumer-members at the co-op’s LaGrange headquarters and 125 registered consumer-members at Cuthbert’s Pataula District office. Diverse Power President/CEO Wayne Livingston updated members on progress made in the Georgia General Assembly regarding rural broadband and the passing of Senate Bills SB

chicken seasoning of choice 4 pounds wings (drummettes and flats) 1 gallon vegetable oil 1 lemon 1 lime 4 tablespoons butter small bottle hot sauce of your choosing Season and fry wings in oil at 350 degrees until golden brown. In the meantime, slice lemon and lime into quarters. Heat butter and hot sauce to

Servicing your air conditioning system and home energy efficiency are a lot like getting an oil change or tuneup for your car. Sure, it’s an expense—but it’s still cheaper than waiting until your unit breaks down to call a technician. It will also save you the stress of being left in the heat and scrambling

Operation Round Up turns consumer-members’ cents into dollars as 37 students were recently awarded scholarships by the Diverse Power Foundation. Headed by a nine-member volunteer board, the Foundation distributes funds raised through Operation Round Up®, Diverse Power’s philanthropic program, in which consumer-members round up their power bill to the next dollar with the extra change

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 1400 South Davis (LaGrange/Cuthbert, Ga.) Diverse Power Incorporated will hold its Annual Meeting of Members on Wednesday, May 8, at its headquarters at 1400 South Davis Road in LaGrange and, simultaneously, at its Pataula District office at 373 U.S. Highway 82 East in Cuthbert. Registration in LaGrange and Cuthbert is set

Are you interested in an all-expenses-paid couples or youth conference to learn more about cooperatives, plus have some relaxing and fun downtime too? Young couples from the Diverse Power service area can take advantage of a weekend away Aug. 9-11, 2019, at the Georgia Cooperative Council Couples Conference at The Ridges Resort in Hiawassee, Ga.

Interested in learning more about Georgia Co-ops and what is happening across the state? Listen to this edition of Energy Matters to learn more!

Diverse Power hosted its annual luncheon for Pataula District farmers on Jan. 18. The event brings the southwest Georgia cooperative’s senior staff and board of directors and proves to be a perfect way for farmers to communicate their needs to the co-op and for Diverse Power representatives to update farmers on improvements to the electric

Internet connectivity has become a common thread linking advancing industries and the technology that plays an important role in our day-to- day lives at home, thus making rural broadband essential. Many industries such as manufacturing, education, agriculture and health care all depend on steady and reliable connectivity to utilize the technology of today and keep

Many of Georgia’s electric cooperatives, including Diverse Power, are recognizing April 8th 2019 as Lineman Appreciation Day. These men and women work in the most extreme and, at times, extremely dangerous conditions. They venture out into terrible thunder and ice storms, knowing that thousands to millions of people depend on them to keep electricity flowing.

– 1 (4-ounce) package Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate – 1/4 cup butter – 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk – 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar – 2 tablespoons cornstarch – 1/8 teaspoon salt – 2 eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 2 unbaked deep-dish pie shells – 1 1/3 cups coconut – 1/2 cup chopped

Another year brings new service awards to the Diverse Power family. Awards were recently presented to employees at its annual Celebration Luncheon held Dec. 20 at the cooperative’s headquarters in LaGrange. Employees were greeted with congratulations from President/CEO Wayne Livingston and applauded by all in attendance. Honored were, front row, from left, Anthony Talley (10

With technology so readily available in the palm of consumer-members’ hands, Diverse Power is aiming to make communication and account access fast, convenient and reliable by empowering our consumer-members with tools that are easy and intuitive to use. The My DPI mobile app assembles many account features that are also available online in one portable

• Buy space heaters that have been safety tested and have a tip-over shut-off feature. • Before using a space heater, it’s a good idea to make sure your smoke and CO2 detectors are working properly. • Use a space heater on a level, hard, nonflammable surface – NOT on carpet, furniture or a countertop.

After many months of planning and preparation, the dedication and unveiling of Purple Heart signs finally came to fruition on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. A well-suited day for the ceremony, the dedication was held on Veteran’s Day at the Weston C. Lee Veterans Memorial Park in Bluffton, at 2:00 p.m. The local veterans park was

LaGrange is proud to be the home of two teams making big moves in single seat, electric-powered car racing. Yes! That’s right. Cougar Strong Racing is the name of Long Cane Middle School’s two GreenpowerUSA Formula 24 racing teams. Each team is comprised of 15 elementary students, 5 students from each grade, who build, man

You could stay home this summer, or you could kick it off with a seven-day trip to Washington, D.C., with more than 100 peers who quickly become close friends. On the Washington Youth Tour, you’ll laugh until your face hurts, sing songs on a tour bus, crane your neck to look at tall buildings, stand

Winter weather can be harsh and cause havoc many months of the year, but severe winter weather is more prevalent in the South January through March. During extreme and fluctuating cold weather conditions such as high winds and freezing rain, lines may begin to gallop. This is when lines take on a jumping, whipping or

The term “Georgia Grown” usually brings to mind something edible, perhaps peanuts, peaches or pecans. But it also refers to apparel, including Georgia Grown T-shirts, which were highly visible in the nation’s capital last June during the annual Washington Youth Tour (WYT). “We thought it would be special for our students to not just wear

Give yourself a holiday gift: Apply at Diverse Power for community and school grants, scholarships and the summer Washington Youth Tour. Deadlines to apply for each of these are in January. For information and applications for Diverse Power Foundation community/school grants and student scholarships, visit dpfi.org or call Executive Assistant Lisa Booth at (706) 845-2000,

If you bring a live Christmas tree into your home every year, you’re in good company. The National Christmas Tree Association estimates that up to 30 million households celebrate the holidays by decorating a fresh fir or pine. The downside is that tree needles can dry out, turn brown, fall off or even catch fire.

Diverse Power welcomes four new businesses to our Co-op Connections Card program. Co-op Connections gives our members an opportunity to save when purchasing products or services—and provides area companies free advertising to increase their business. About 100 area businesses participate in the Co-op Connections Card program, which offers money-saving deals to Diverse Power members who

Jimmy Webb, who operates Harvey Jordan Farms in Calhoun County, called the storm “the scariest thing I’ve ever seen” and its aftermath “a catastrophe.” Damage at his farm included irrigation systems flipped over, timber loss from pine trees clipped in half and equipment shelters ripped apart or left leaning. “The worst part was we had

In 2007, when the price of natural gas was double or even triple what it is today, Diverse Power, through our wholesale energy provider, Oglethorpe Power Corp. (OPC), sought opportunities to acquire safe, reliable and affordable electric generation resources to make sure we met your long-term power needs. Natural gas-fired generation was not a competitive

By Jackie Kennedy Hurricane Michael plowed through southwest Georgia Oct. 10, leaving trees toppled, homes destroyed and 90 percent of Diverse Power’s Pataula District without power. At the height of the historic storm, 210,000 members of multiple electric cooperatives in Georgia were in the dark after the crippling storm damaged transmission lines and substations that

In 2007, when the price of natural gas was double or even triple what it is today, Diverse Power, through our wholesale energy provider, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, actively sought opportunities to acquire safe, reliable and affordable electric generation resources to make sure we met your long-term power needs. Natural gas-fired generation was not a competitive

– 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened – 8 green olives stuffed with pimento, divided – 1 package dry ranch dressing mix – 1 red bell pepper, sliced – 1 pepperoncino pepper – coarse black pepper – slivered almonds – 2 tortilla chips – assorted crackers Mix cream cheese and ingredients of ranch packet thoroughly.

Diverse Power Senior Vice President/CFO Wade Hall retired Aug. 14 after working at Diverse Power for almost 21 years. Hall came to work at the electric cooperative on Sept. 22, 1997,  as division manager of Administration and Finance. While his role as chief financial officer remained basically the same, his title changed in 2000 to

(From left: Cheyenne Colley, Maddie Kirkwood and Devon Cushing attended the Georgia Cooperative Council Youth Leadership Conference in July.) Diverse Power sponsored three area high school students at Georgia Cooperative Council’s Youth Leadership Conference in July and a local couple at its Couples Conference in August. The Georgia Cooperative Council is composed of farm supply, financial, telephone,

In the last seven issues of Power Points, we featured each of the Seven Cooperative Principles, one per issue. With October being National Cooperative Month, it’s worth revisiting these important principles. With business models different from for-profit businesses, cooperatives must follow these Seven Cooperative Principles. Voluntary and Open Membership: As a member of Diverse Power,

On Oct. 1, Diverse Power makes applications available for community and school grants, scholarships and the summer Washington Youth Tour. Applications for all of these are online at diversepower.com or dpfi.org. (See column at left for more information.) The Diverse Power Foundation will announce recipients of scholarships and school and community grants in late March.

1 pound regular or mild sausage 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained 1 (2.25-ounce) canned sliced ripe olives, drained 1 (16-ounce) bottle ranch dressing 2 to 3 cups Mexican cheese, to taste 1 package (48 wraps) wonton wraps Brown sausage; when almost done browning, add peppers and onion.

Students from Lafayette Christian School’s Discovery Cottage, in LaGrange, tried out their brand-new, handicapped-accessible school bus for the first time in May when they took a field trip to participate in Troup County Special Olympics. “We are so excited to have the bus,” says Headmaster John Cipolla. “The kids are going to get to do

Did you know you can use less electricity by replacing old water heaters with newer, more energy-efficient models? Old inefficient water heaters can account for almost 18% of your energy usage. For additional energy savings: • Drain a bucket of water from the bottom of the heater twice a year. The bottom can fill with

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines patriotism as “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” It’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country during holidays like the Fourth of July and Veterans Day when parades and celebrations mark the moment. But there’s another form of patriotism that runs even deeper—active engagement in public and

Long Cane Middle School seventh-grader Summer Horne has been working with her father on car maintenance for years. When she learned last year that she could transfer the knowledge she had gained from her father to the classroom, she signed up for the GreenPower Tech class and became part of the school’s Cougar Strong Racing Team.

(Photo By Dorraine Stanley) Along with the Georgia heat, linemen and right-of-way workers sometimes have to deal with snakes in summer months. Fortunately, most encounters have no adverse consequences. Most snakes are harmless— and actually helpful as they feed on mice and other pests. It’s best to leave these snakes alone, allow- ing them to

This past spring, Callaway High School graduate James Wood was one of 11 students in Georgia to receive the Walter Harrison Scholarship, which is sponsored by the state’s electric cooperatives, including Diverse Power. James was among 79 students from Georgia to apply for the $1,000 scholarship this year. Each year, applicants submit essays explaining why

For the next six to 12 months, Diverse Power will be upgrading to new electric meters at residences and small businesses throughout our service area. The new meter system will provide additional and improved data to the cooperative and its members by enhancing information available during power outages and power restoration. Diverse Power is contracting

James Wood, a graduate of Callaway High School, in LaGrange, has won the prestigious Walter Harrison Scholarship. It marks the fifth time in recent years a Diverse Power area student has won the $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the state’s electric cooperatives. The son of Suzyanti Wood, of LaGrange, the recent graduate was the valedictorian of

(Story and photo by Jackie Kennedy) In less than two years, muralist Chris Johnson has transformed the monochrome pathway that leads to the heart of Shellman into a colorful and enticing entrance. Six grain bins in this small Southwest Georgia town became the canvas for Johnson’s work, which was dedicated in a May 21 ceremony.

All members, except those with a different contract for electric service, are hereby notified that Diverse Power’s patronage capital credit assignment for the year 2017 is 0.04 percent, and the total amount of capital credits being assigned is $36,600. Because of our structure as a cooperative, each dollar a member pays in excess of the

Harris County High School senior Haley Anderson has been named winner of the Walter Harrison Scholarship, an annual award presented by Diverse Power and other Georgia EMCs to a select few students each spring. Anderson is the daughter of Terry and Heather Anderson of Fortson. She will attend Georgia Southern University to earn a bachelor’s

What if you plug a lamp or appliance into a socket, but the outlet is “dead.” Before you call an electrician, check a few things: 1.) Plug something different into the outlet; the problem could be with the device, not the outlet. 2.) If the “dead” outlet is a ground-fault circuit interrupter outlet, you may