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Colquitt EMC is proud to recognize the following educators as recipients of a Bright Ideas Grant, receiving up to $1,000 to bring innovative and engaging learning experiences to their classrooms. These grants support creative lesson plans and projects designed to inspire students, enhance learning, and make a lasting impact. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding teachers for their dedication to educational excellence! Name School Alison...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles 2026 Bright Ideas Grant Winners Local Voices Shape Local Solutions – National Co-Op Month Church of the Month: St. John Holiness Church Recipe of the Month: Sticky Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Concern for Community is one of the Seven Cooperative Principles that guides everything we do. Cooperatives are committed to supporting the sustainable development of the communities they serve, and when we learned of the recent fire at Berrien Primary School, our Board of Directors chose to put that principle into action. To help support the school's recovery efforts, Colquitt EMC made a financial contribution to Berrien Primary. We are honored to stand alongside our local schools...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles Are you prepared for severe weather? Where is My Home Losing Energy? Church of the Month: New Jersusalem Missonary Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Red Onions

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles 2026 Board Candidates 2026 Scholarship Recipients Stop Losing Comfort From Leaky Air Ducts Church of the Month: Francis Lake Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Refrigerator Dill Pickles Please note, there is a typo on the church’s name on the front page of this issue. This typo was found after the issue went to print.

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles 2026 Board Candidates Drive Into the Future: Why Electric Vehicles Make Sense Church of the Month: River Hill Missionary Baptist Church Recipe of the Month: Frito Corn Salad

The Nominating Committee of Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation met Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and nominated the following individuals whose names will be placed on the ballot and voted on by the Colquitt EMC membership prior to the November 3, 2026, Annual Meeting: District 2 – Brooks County: Mrs. Patti Price Niewoehner District 3 – Berrien County: Mr. Ben Griner Mr. Clay Davis District 4 – Cook County: Mr. Derry Bennett Mr. Tony Marshall In addition to...

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles Bright Ideas Grant Applications Available Keep Energy Bill in Check with High Energy Use Text Alerts Church of the Month: Woods Chapel AME Church Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Peach Dump Cake

Join us at Colquitt EMC's Headquarters Office in Moultrie on May 29 for our first ever Touch-A-Truck Event. This fun, family-friendly event will give kids and kids-at-heart a chance to see Colquitt EMC's trucks and tractors up close. Chat with a lineman and learn about the equipment that makes restoring power possible. We hope to see you there!

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles Washington Youth Tour Delegates Colquitt EMC Scholarship Church of the Month: Povidence Missionary Baptist Recipe of the Month: Scalloped Potatoes

Highlights in This Issue Read the Full Issue This Month in 1936 Other Articles Local Student to Compete at State Competition Spring Cleaning Your Way to Lower Energy Bills Church of the Month: CDC: City of Praise Recipe of the Month: Sour Cream Banana Bread

Colquitt EMC mourns the loss of longtime board member, Bobby Exum. Mr. Exum served Lowndes County - District 5 with dedication. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time.