The Transformer OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CANOOCHEE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
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December 2025
Canoochee EMC Hosts 87th Annual Meeting
anoochee EMC held its 87th Annual Meeting on Oct. 14 at the Tattnall Campground in Claxton, welcoming more than 420 members and guests. Entertainment was provided by the Heartfelt gospel group, and door prizes were awarded, including a $500 bill credit to Touchstone Senior Citizen of the Year Joy Wiggins. Canoochee EMC’s Board of Directors President Connie Thrift opened the meeting with remarks highlighting the cooperative’s growth and achievements. She reflected on Canoochee EMC’s founding mission to bring power to rural communities and expressed appreciation for member engagement and support. Cooperative CEO Michael Wasson addressed the impact of Hurricane Helene and thanked members for their patience. He discussed expanding energy capacity to meet growing demand and emphasized Canoochee EMC’s commitment to maintaining low energy costs. Wasson also noted the success of the right-of-way program—with more than 500 miles of lines cleared this year—and praised employees as the cooperative’s foundation. Board officers remain unchanged: President Connie Thrift, Vice President Bob Floyd, Secretary LaNell Oliver and Treasurer Kim Blocker. Directors include Bernard
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Purvis, Lavanda Lynn, Ed Bradley Jr., Kenneth L. Durrence and Robert Dasher. Prior to the meeting, Georgia Magazine Assistant Editor Lindsay Penticuff promoted the publication’s 80th anniversary. Representatives from Green Power EMC highlighted renewable energy initiatives and Canoochee EMC showcased its electric vehicle.
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