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Training Program Teaches Proper Construction & Safety Procedures
Grant Hathaway recently became a certified line technician through the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s Line Technician Apprenticeship Training Program. In addition to four correspondence courses and three on-site climbing, construction, and operations classes, the training consists of four years…
GCEC Rewards Students With Tallahassee Trip
Emily Rollins and Taylor Schreiber will represent Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (GCEC) in Washington, D.C., at June’s annual Rural Electric Youth Tour. The 2 were selected in the cooperative’s recent competition. Grant Hutchins is the alternate. The co-op sponsors the…
76th Annual Members’ Meeting Official Notice
Pursuant to the provisions of the bylaws of Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Inc., the 76th annual meeting will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. Central Time at the cooperative headquarters in Wewahitchka, Florida. The purpose…
President’s Message – April 2024
Annual Meeting 2024: Please Vote Your ballot for the 2024 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative annual meeting should have arrived in your mailbox by now. The meeting is at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 27, at our headquarters in Wewahitchka. To allow…
Is Your Name Listed Here?
If So, We Have a Check With Your Name on It After all operating expenses have been paid at the end of each year, Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative allocates capital credits to its membership. Capital credits are a prorated percentage…
Change Your Clocks; Change Your Batteries
The second Sunday in March triggers daylight saving time, when we set our clocks 1 hour ahead. It is also the best day to change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors— even if the batteries are not…
Tornadoes Cause Significant Damage
A storm system moved through Florida on January 9, leading to several tornadoes. A parent supercell thunderstorm resulted in an EF-3 tornado that hit Lower Grand Lagoon in Panama City Beach and an EF-2 tornado that touched down in Lynn…
Co-op Presents Service Awards
Gulf Coast Electric’s Teresa Barfield, Cole Barfield & Colby Wiggins Earn Special Employee Recognition 3 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees received special awards named in memory and honor of former employees, and several others were recognized for service anniversaries at…
Stay Warm & Safe By Using Space Heaters Wisely
As winter’s icy grip tightens, many turn to space heaters for a quick burst of warmth. These handy appliances can be lifesavers but pose potential safety hazards if not used properly. To ensure a cozy and fire-free season, follow these…
Commitment to Community
GCEC Supports Fall 2023 Warrior Beach Retreat: Where Heroes Gather Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative proudly sponsored the Fall 2023 Warrior Beach Retreat, held November 7-13. Several veterans traveled from across the country to attend this year’s fall retreat. Warrior Beach…