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News Releases

News Release
September 30, 2021 at 12:12 p.m.
GCEC Approved for Funding to Build Hurricane Safe Room
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News Release
October 24, 2020 at 11:58 a.m.
RFP No. 13 for 2021 Per-Unit Electrical Distribution Line Construction including Exhibit B

Proposals are due by Friday, November 13th at noon.

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News Release
October 24, 2020 at 11:52 a.m.
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Warns Against Employment Scam

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative is warning the public of a telephone-based employment scam.

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News Release
October 24, 2020 at 11:37 a.m.
A message from our CEO regarding COVID-19

Safety is the culture of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative.

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News Release
March 31, 2020 at 7 a.m.
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Suspending Member Disconnects During COVID-19

The decision to temporarily suspend disconnects and to waive late payment fees was a unanimous decision.

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News Release
March 18, 2020 at 7 a.m.
Office Lobbies Temporarily Closed

Although our office lobbies will be closed, rest assured that our employees will still be working to bring you safe, affordable, and reliable power.

Sheila Alston, military affairs assistant, received the Tomica Lowery Memorial Award; Teresa Chase, collections representative, received the Alfredia Owens Member Service Award; and, Timmy Wade, supervisor of operations in Wewahitchka, was presented with the Tony “T-Bone” Turner Hustle Award.
News Release
January 24, 2020 at 7 a.m.
GCEC Recognizes the Outstanding Performances by Employees While Honoring the Memory of Former Employees

GCEC also awarded service pins to employees and trustees.

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Wewahitchka Headquarters

722 West Highway 22
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
Directions to Headquarters

Phone: (850) 639-2216
After Hours Outages:
(800) 333-9392
Fax: (850) 639-5061

Panama City Office

6243 East Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32404
Directions to Panama Office

Phone: (850) 481-1188
Fax: (850) 265-3634

Southport Office

9434 Highway 77
Southport, FL 32409
Directions to Southport Office

Office: (850) 265-3631
After-Hours Outages:
(800) 568-3667
Fax: (850) 265-3634

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Except Holidays

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