![]() In that case, Grady EMC sued William Gordon Clyatt, one of the founders of Take Back Our Grady EMC. A18A0987 stems from a separate, but related, lawsuit. We hold that the trial court did not err in determining that the anti-SLAPP statute applies and that Rosser had not established that there is a probability that he would prevail on his claims. A18A0843, Rosser appeals the grant of the defendants’ motion to strike the defamation lawsuit under Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP (“strategic litigation against public participation”) statute, OCGA § 9-11-11.1. ![]() Rosser, Sr., the former president and general manager who resigned pursuant to the settlement agreement, filed a defamation lawsuit against four Grady EMC members who had formed a group called Take Back Our Grady EMC a business with a Facebook page on which messages about Rosser were posted and the local newspaper. The dispute ended up in court, and the parties settled. These two cases arise from a dispute among some members of the Grady Electric Membership Corporation (“Grady EMC”) and its management team. Under the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Act, OCGA § 46-3-170 et seq., customers of an electric membership corporation generally are members of the corporation with certain rights. NovemIn the Court of Appeals of Georgia A18A0843. NOTICE: Motions for reconsideration must be physically received in our clerk’s office within ten days of the date of decision to be deemed timely filed. ![]() The other EMC personnel involved in the relief were Neal Hester and Brad Love.FIFTH DIVISION MCFADDEN, P. I appreciate the help of other EMCs when we have storms and how that helps my family, I am happy to return that favor.” “Cobb EMC had a great facility and safety was the top priority.” When asked about the strain of leaving family, lineman Chad Morrell had unique insight, “I think about the families that Grady EMC Crew leader Keith Phillips commented on the professionalism of Cobb EMC. Cobb EMC Chief Operating Officer David Johnson stated that it has been 20 years since the last winter storm of this severity. The weight of the ice caused more limbs to fall according to Cobb EMC’s “winter storm updates.” In addition to ice, reports confirmed upwards of 12 inches of snow fell over that weekend. 9 continued to rise as more lines were pulled down by broken limbs. The initial number of poles reported broken on Dec. We are thankful for their safe return and for Cobb’s full restoration.” We have been on the receiving end of that help, but in this case, we’re happy to assist Cobb EMC and thankful for our outstanding employees and their dedication to help others in need. (Bo) Rosser Jr., who gave the go-ahead to send aid, stated, “Whenever we are faced with storms, it’s a welcome relief to have help from a neighbor. Grady EMC President and General Manager Thomas A. ![]() 9, to assist in restoring power to the approximately 44,000 EMC members affected across Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Paulding and north Fulton counties. Grady EMC was able to assemble two, two-man teams who were dispatched early Saturday morning, Dec. The Georgia EMC safety coordinator, Andy Croft, contacted Grady EMC’s Operations manager John Long on Friday Dec. ![]() The two, two-man crews were sent to assist Cobb EMC in restoring power to its 44,000 members who were left without power following a snow and ice storm earlier this month.Four Grady EMC linemen were recently dispatched to lend aid to Cobb EMC in the midst of a rare pre-winter storm. GRADY EMC personnel who recently were dispatched to north Georgia to assist in power restoration efforts following a strong pre-winter snow and ice event are, l-r, Neal Hester, Keith Phillips, Chad Morrell and Brad Love. ![]()
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