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Connecting With Our Communities
From patriotic celebrations to hands-on learning, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative enjoyed a summer filled with opportunities to connect with members across our service area.
Lineworkers Honored with First-Ever GCEC Challenge Coins
Four Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative lineworkers whose quick thinking and selfless actions helped save two people from a burning camper earlier this year were recently recognized by the GCEC Board of Trustees with a special honor.
2026 Member Satisfaction Survey
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative completed a customer satisfaction survey via Cooperative Advantage Report, where 215 members were asked to participate.
Patrolling the Poles
Attaching items to power poles endangers lives
By Lindsay Peak
Community Connections
Supporting Students Through Community Partnerships
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative was proud to support the Bay Building Industries Association’s 2026 Scholarship Home, the first stop on this year’s Parade of Homes.
PHOTO CONTEST: Share Your Favorite View of the Dead Lakes
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or simply enjoy taking pictures with your phone, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative would love to see the Dead Lakes through your eyes.
2026 Member Satisfaction Survey
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative completed its annual member-wide customer satisfaction survey, where 5,000 members were asked to participate, and 373 responded.
Local Students Experience Trip of a Lifetime on 2026 Youth Tour
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative was proud to send seniors McKinley Cantwell, of A. Crawford Mosley High School, and Laila Suber, of Wewahitchka High School, to Washington, D.C., as delegates on the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
Hot-Line Tags
When lineworkers are in the field, safety is never left to chance. One of the most important tools crews rely on is called a hot-line tag. This precautionary device is placed on reclosers and is designed to shut off power if there’s a disturbance on the line.
CEO John Bartley’s Annual Address to GCEC Members
I would like to thank you for being here today for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative’s 78th Annual Members’ Meeting. I’m your cooperative’s CEO and general manager, John Bartley.