Celebrating 2026 Youth Award Winners
Okefenoke REMC held its 33rd annual Youth Awards Banquet announcing its 2026 OREMC Scholarship winners, Walter Harrison Scholarship recipients, four Youth Tour Delegates and Georgia Cooperative Council Youth Leadership Conference attendee. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded, bringing OREMC’s total scholarships awarded to-date: $360,250. This is the 33rd year OREMC has sponsored Youth Tour Delegates, selecting four for 2026 bringing the total number of students to 128 students cumulatively. Awards were presented by Board Vice President Steve Rawl. Congratulations to all the winners!
Bids Being Accepted for Online Vehicle Auction
Working with JJ Kane Auctioneers, Okefenoke REMC is auctioning off two retired fleet vehicles, specifically two Altec 61 foot, Material Handling Bucket Trucks with two-man bucket and four hydraulic outriggers, rear mounted on 2015 Freightliner M2 106 utility truck. The auction is online and bidding is open until May 29.
Honoring Employee Service
OREMC employees recently gathered for an employee appreciation event, and to honor those for their milestone years of service and dedication to our consumer members.
OREMC Names Darren Crews as Assistant General Manager
The Okefenoke REMC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Crews to Assistant General Manager. He will assume the role of General Manager when John Middleton retires in early 2027, concluding a distinguished 39‑year tenure.
People Behind Your Power
When you call in to OREMC to set up service, ask a billing question, inquire about your usage, learn about payment options, or one of many assorted other questions, the first person you are going to speak with is a Member Services Representative (MSR). Meet three of our newest MSRs working out of our Nahunta office: Ellis Dean, Alicia Dean and Angela Mock.
Spring Into Energy Savings
Spring is a season of renewal—and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings.
Lineworkers: Ready When It Matters
In April OREMC will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. We take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make it possible to power your lives every day—our lineworkers.
OREMC Foundation: Making an Impact
Now entering its fifth year, the OREMC Foundations is living up to its mission of being a community development initiative aimed at supporting documented educational, outreach, economic development and health/life safety needs throughout the OREMC service area. Nearly $800,000 has been awarded to local organizations working to address a host of issues, as reflected in the most recent round of grant awards.
Power Cost Adjustment Effective February 1
OREMC has announced there will be a wholesale power cost adjustment (WPCA) effective on all billings dated February 1 or later. The WPCA will increase from its current credit of -$.00446 to a $.00254 charge per kWh which equals a $.00700 increase per kWh overall. The average monthly increase to members is expected to be $9, but of course will vary by usage.
Wiring for "Real" at FFA Practice Session
OREMC sponsored its annual FFA Wiring Competition Practice Session at Brantley County High School on January 12, at which 11 students from seven southern Georgia school systems participated. This is one of their last opportunities to practice real-world wiring applications for agriculture settings, brush up on their electric code knowledge and polish their presentation skills before area competitions begin with a pathway leading to a statewide competition.
