OREMC Welcomes Third Generation Employee as New Lineman
You could say Bryce Brand of Nahunta has joined the family business, having recently been hired as an Apprentice Lineman II at Okefenoke REMC. He is the third generation of Brands to work at OREMC—his grandfather, Edward Brand, worked in right of way and his father, Doug Brand, retired as a dispatcher.
OREMC Donates Over $11,000 to the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc.
Okefenoke REMC presented a check to the Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc, as the volunteer organization was the beneficiary of the proceeds from the 29th Annual Okefenoke REMC Golf Tournament.
Recipe of the Month: Squash Casserole
If you’ve ever been to an event catered by S&S Events, you know their Squash Casserole is a signature dish, and a buffet favorite for special events, birthday celebrations and rehearsal dinners.
OREMC Golf Tournament Fields a Full Flight of Foursomes
Ninety-six players took to the links for a day of fundraising and fellowship on the Lakes Course at Laura S. Walker State Park for the 29th Annual Okefenoke REMC Golf Tournament.
Annual Meeting One For the Record Books
They rolled in, got snacks, parked their cars and tuned their radios to 89.7 FM. No, it wasn’t a night at the drive-in theater, but a first-time event for Okefenoke REMC based in Nahunta—a drive-in annual meeting.
OREMC Welcomes New Engineer
Okefenoke REMC is pleased to welcome James Allen, a recent honor graduate of Georgia Southern University with a degree in electrical engineering. He joins the engineering department as an Engineer 1 focused on metering technology, but also supporting system reliability.
Drive-In Annual Meeting Scheduled for September 12
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed life dramatically. And even though efforts are being made to get back to “normal,” there is still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the virus and to what degree it will continue to infect and affect our communities. Everyone’s health and safety is our priority at OREMC.
Recipe of the Month: SwampFire Bistro’s Creamy Coleslaw
Located on the grounds of Newell Lodge & Resort, Swamp Fire Backwoods Bistro is South Georgia’s sizzling new culinary experience, offering an intimate, rustic setting with seating framed by the 300- year-old oak grove for which the lodge is known. Owned by the Harvin Carter family and operated by Kay Carter and Ashley Carter-Gowen, Newell Lodge and the Swamp Fire Backwoods Bistro is today a favored hospitality destination. (912-390-9454). The restaurant serves a freshly prepared “steak and seafood” menu every Friday and Saturday night weekly from 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Brake for Bar-B-Que at Gary Lee’s Market
“Destination barbeque.” It is a moniker some of his customers have given his unassuming barbeque spot just west of Interstate 95 off Exit 29 in Brunswick, Georgia. But a quick glance at the TripAdvisor reviews for Gary Lee’s Market and you quickly realize his smoked brisket has a national following, and the little white building situated just off the side of the road with the name painted on the exterior walls, is definitely a destination.
OREMC Announces 2020 Youth Award Winners
Okefenoke REMC is pleased to announce its 2020 OREMC Scholarship winners and the four local students selected as delegates for the annual Youth Tour Leadership Experience.
