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6 2 0 Owned By Those We Serve A monthly publication for Tri-County EMC Members
TRI-COUNTY EMC HOSTS 87TH ANNUAL MEETING ...Cont’d on Page 2 On October 22, Tri-County EMC hosted its 87th Annual Meeting at TriCounty EMC’s office in Gray. This concluded the 2026 Board of Directors’ Election. Voting online or by paper ballot, over 1,200 Tri-County EMC members participated in their cooperative’s election process. Billy Jerles, Tri-County EMC Board Attorney, reported the following election results: Incumbents Dan Greene (Post 1, District 1), Brenda P. Green (Post 1, District 2), and Sammy Hall (Post 1, District 3) were re-elected to serve three-year terms on the Tri-County EMC Board of Directors. The 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes were approved by a majority vote. (32729001) Board Chair Brenda P. Green opened her address by recognizing longtime Tri-County EMC member Ella Mae Glover, who recently celebrated her 88th birthday and faithfully attends the cooperative’s Annual Meeting each year. Reflecting on Tri-County EMC’s beginnings in 1939, Green acknowledged the hard work and dedication of those who built the cooperative’s electrical system, laying the foundation for the reliable service members enjoy today. She expressed gratitude for the trust members place in the cooperative’s nine-member elected Board of Directors and highlighted Tri-County EMC’s clean audit opinion. Green reaffirmed the cooperative’s commitment to providing safe, reliable electricity at an affordable cost, emphasizing that serving members remains its top priority.
WHAT’S NEXT AT TCEMC? 11/26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Both offices will be closed on November 26 and 27.
12/1
Operation Roundup Deadline
Local non-profits can submit applications for charitable grants.
LOW INCOME HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households in heating or cooling their homes. The heating assistance application cycle begins November 1. If you are interested in applying, please contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA), listed below. (60270003)
LOCAL LIHEAP CONTACTS
Bibb County: Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. 478.738.3240 maconbibbeoc.com Jones & Twiggs Counties: Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc. 478.922.4464 mgcaa.org Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Morgan & Wilkinson Counties: Overview, Inc. 478.453.4111 overviewinc.com
Ray Grinberg, CEO Board of Directors Brenda P. Green, Chairman Sammy Hall, Vice Chairman Dan Greene, Secretary/Treasurer Buck Comer, Chap Nelson, Marion Nelson, Cecil Patterson, Mike Rainey, Ed Walker
P.O. Box 487, Gray, GA 31032 | 478.986.8100 TCEMC is an equal-opportunity employer.
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SOUTHERN PECAN PIE Courtesy of Georgia Grown • • • • • • • •
1 9-inch pie crust (uncooked) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 3 eggs 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine butter and brown sugar, mixing until smooth. Add 1 egg at a time and mix well to incorporate, until all three eggs have been added. Add remaining ingredients mixing to combine well. Bake 30 – 45 minutes or until center is set. Let rest for at least 1 – 2 hours before cutting, longer is better. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Three account numbers are hidden in parentheses in this issue of Current Lines. If you find your FULL account number, call 478.986.8126 to claim a $50 bill credit.
ANNUAL MEETING ...Cont’d from Page 1
Tri-CoGo General Manager Greg Mullis highlighted another year of growth and progress for Tri-County EMC’s fiber internet subsidiary. To support its expanding customer base, Tri-CoGo has added in-house personnel and invested in advanced technology and employee training. Mullis also discussed the introduction of five new value-based internet plans, including two multi-gigabit options designed to meet customers’ growing needs. Looking ahead, he announced plans to implement Smart Town, a community wi-fi initiative that could provide lifesaving connectivity for first responders. Mullis concluded by sharing positive results from Tri-CoGo’s latest customer satisfaction survey, including an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 92. (34750001) Tri-County EMC CEO Ray Grinberg emphasized the cooperative’s locally owned, community-focused mission and encouraged members to participate in Operation Roundup to help strengthen the communities they call home. He expressed appreciation for Tri-County EMC’s dedicated employees, whose efforts contribute to the cooperative’s 99.6% reliability rate. Looking toward the future, Grinberg addressed growing energy demands, noting that Tri-County EMC would only consider serving data centers or any other large load if doing so benefits the membership and protects existing members from associated costs. He also discussed Oglethorpe Power Corporation’s investments in additional power generation, including new combined-cycle units in Smarr, Georgia, expected to begin operation in 2029.
BALLOT DRAWING WINNERS To conclude the meeting, names were drawn for bill credits to be distributed to eleven lucky winners. Members who cast their vote in the election were automatically entered for a chance to win. Brantley Barrow won the grand prize of a $500 bill credit. The ten $50 bill credit winners are listed below.
$50 BILL CREDIT WINNERS DID YOU KNOW? Your recipe is worth $20 if chosen! Send your best recipes to annas@tri-countyemc.com or mail to P.O. Box 487, Gray, GA 31032.
A W Gordon Pamela Ray Kenneth Eakins
Gerald Leach Donald Brantley Charles M Jones Gary D Sadler
Mary V Davis Carlton Layson Jeff Stribling