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National Lineman Appreciation Day is a time to express our utmost appreciation to those who work so hard to power our nation. It's our honor to celebrate the hard work, innovation and dedication of Electrical Lineworkers. This month, we had the opportunity to interview Coweta-Fayette EMC Crew Chief Josh Minnifield about the ins and outs of being a lineworker for a cooperative. Join us as we t...

Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, we know that electrical safety is a top priority in your home - and with spring right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to run through a quick check list to make sure you’re in tip-top shape. On this episode, CFEMC Safety Coordinator Greg Perry joins us to go over the importance of home electrical safety to help keep you and your family safe from ele...

Find out why we love Washington Youth Tour here at Coweta-Fayette EMC! On this episode, Kaleb Frady, Public Relations Representative and Washington Youth Tour Director with Georgia EMC, gives an overview of the program – which consists of an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. where high school students can learn more about our nation’s capital – and why high school students should apply!  A...

Scholarships with Coweta-Fayette EMC – Follow along as we discuss the Coweta-Fayette Trust Technical Scholarship, Melissa Segars Scholarship, Lineman Scholarship and Walter G. Harrison Scholarship, including upcoming deadlines and how to apply, as well as how Operation Round-Up helps to make many of these opportunities possible. On this episode, we are joined by Ms. Alice Reeves, Board Chair of Co...

‘Tis the season of giving! Follow along to hear all about how CFEMC gives back to our community during the holidays. On this special episode, Coweta-Fayette EMC benevolent committee members and employees Lynn North and Shanda Cook explain how exactly CFEMC shares in the holiday spirit each year.

On this episode of In The Loop, we're talking about Capital Credits! Join us as we sit down with Coweta-Fayette EMC’s CEO Chris Stephens to talk about what exactly capital credits are, when members should receive their capital credits in the mail or on their bill as a Capital Credit Refund, and how our cooperative principles here CFEMC set us apart from Investor Owned Utilities.

On this episode of In The Loop, Coweta-Fayette EMC’s CEO Chris Stephens invites CFEMC members to attend our upcoming Drive-Thru Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 9. Listen as Chris explains the importance of the meeting, what CFEMC members may learn from attending virtually and how this year’s event will look different compared to past events.

On this episode of In The Loop, we hear from Coweta County School System educator Cathrine Nolan about her experience with Coweta-Fayette EMC's Alternative Energy Summer Adventure. Held from July 20-22, the summer adventure provided a three-day experience for local teachers, specifically in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with valuable insight into the...

On the latest episode of In The Loop, we discuss the ins and outs of solar energy, including the benefits and misconceptions. Jimmy Adams, Coweta-Fayette EMC's VP of Energy Services, explains how SmartChoice Solar works and why our members should get involved in the program.

On this episode of In The Loop, we discuss governmental relations & economic development! Greg Wright, Senior Director of Community & Economic Development at Coweta-Fayette EMC, explains how our members benefit from having cooperative leadership actively involved in government relations.

Join us to discuss Coweta-Fayette EMC's Bright Ideas Teacher Grant Program. On this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Western Elementary School Principal Cheryl McChargue, a Bright Ideas grant recipient, to discuss her special project, "Day of Magic".

On this episode of In The Loop, we are joined by special guest Chris Stephens, Coweta-Fayette EMC’s CEO, to discuss the recent EF-4 tornado that tore through Coweta County and caused significant damage across our system that affected many of our members. Chris explains how our staff worked to restore power to those affected in our service territory and what exactly we encountered during the proces...

In honor of Lineman Appreciation Month, in the fourth episode of In The Loop, we talk with Coweta-Fayette EMC's employees Richard Davis and Jody Hand about their first-hand experiences with empowering rural communities through international electrification.

In the third episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Coweta-Fayette EMC's employees Andrew Collins, Barry Wallace, Jake Kierbow and Terry Jones to discuss what a typical day in the life of a lineman looks like –  we cover everything from training to storm restoration.

In the second episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Scott Lee, Manager of Energy Services,  to discuss energy services at Coweta-Fayette EMC to include the SmartChoice Home Program and the SmartChoice Solar Program, as well as low cost, high impact energy saving tips for our members.

In the first episode of In The Loop, we discuss the ins and outs of an electric membership cooperative, as well as the ways in which Coweta-Fayette EMC is different from our for-profit competitors.