In The Loop - Power, co-ops, and the stuff you didn’t know you needed.
Get In The Loop with the stories that power your community! Hosted by Coweta-Fayette EMC, this monthly podcast takes members behind the scenes of your local, member-owned electric cooperative — with fresh episodes that educate, inspire, and entertain. From smart, practical energy tips and money-saving ideas to lineman tales, youth leadership journeys, and spotlight conversations with community leaders and EMC experts, In The Loop is your go-to source for everything CFEMC.
Whether you’re curious about how capital credits return millions back to members, want to hear what it’s like on the Washington Youth Tour, or catch up on the real-life impact of programs like Operation Round Up, we bring the cooperative difference to life — in an easygoing, member-first voice you’ll love. Subscribe now to stay connected, informed, and truly in the loop on the power, people, and progress behind your cooperative.
Episodes
60 episodes
The Spirit of Giving: Celebrating Community Heroes This Christmas
In this heartwarming holiday episode, we’re shining a spotlight on what truly makes this season special—service, community, and the spirit of giving. With Christmas just around the corner, we’re celebrating the local, everyday heroes who...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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20:25
A Special Gift for our Members!
The holidays are here—and we know December can be a whirlwind for families, especially when it comes to finances. That’s why we’ve got some cheerful news to share: your CFEMC bill will be lighter this month! Thanks to a $30 energy credit and a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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9:55
From Spare Change to Real Change: Inside Operation Round Up
What can you buy for just $6 a year? While it may not sound like much of your annual budget, when it's combined with the $6 from your neighbors, friends and fellow CFEMC members it adds up to BIG change! Learn how simply rounding up...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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5:39
Eighty Years Electric: Celebrating Our Co-op Story
This Co-op Month, we’re celebrating 80 years of powering our community! Join host Taylor, and guest Chellie Phillips, as we look back on the incredible journey of Coweta-Fayette EMC! We dive into the seven cooperative principles...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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18:17
Capital Credits - A Return of $4 Million to our Members
Capital Credits - what are they? Let's face it, it's a concept most of us aren't familiar with - a company actually returning money to those they serve. In this episode, we break down how they work, why they matter, and how members benefit when...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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5:21
DC Unplugged - 2025 Youth Tour Delegates Tell All!
What if one week could change the way you see your future? That’s exactly what happened for this year’s Washington Youth Tour delegates Timetria Gibson and Kai'Leia McCarty. In this episode, they share how a week in the n...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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11:51
Hot or Not? How to Tell if a Power Line Is Live & More!
In this episode of In the Loop, we’re joined by our own Greg Perry and Daniel Cason to talk about the lifesaving steps everyone should know when it comes to power lines. From spotting a live line to staying safe after a storm (and even...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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10:55
Your Watts Matter! Cool Tips, Hot Savings
It's Georgia, it's summer and it's hot as blue blazes—but opening your energy bill doesn’t have to leave you in a cold sweat! In this episode, we’re sharing simple, smart tips to help you save energy (and money) all summer long. From thermostat...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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18:09
20 years of Bright Ideas!
In this episode, we dive into the Bright Ideas Grant Program—a program going 20 years strong at CFEMC! This grant program puts funding directly into local classrooms to bring hands-on, engaging projects to life.We're joined by multi-year...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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20:23
Lineman Tales: Bullfrogs & Storms Don't Happen on Pretty Days
April is the month we celebrate linemen! With April 14 being Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day and April 18 being National Lineman Appreciation Day, we can't think of any better way to celebrate these brave men and women then talking to two of o...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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12:37
Women in Power
Not only is March Women's History Month, but it also hosts International Women's Day. In the Loop is thrilled to be joined by Annalisa Bloodworth, President & CEO of Oglethorpe Power and Barbara Hampton, President & CEO of Georgia Trans...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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34:59
Youth Tour Scoop - Why apply?
Youth Tour is a cornerstone program for electric co-ops, but why? What's it all about? In the Loop has the scoop on Youth Tour, from who can apply, what they'll be doing and why this program will make any high school resume POP! So if you're a ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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11:09
Snow Talk: Restoration & Reliability During Georgia's Snow Events
Baby, it's cold outside! We recently experienced not one, but TWO winter storms - within 10 days of each other! While both presented different challenges and impacts, our CEO Chris Stephens explains how CFEMC's team ensured our members had powe...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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9:27
CFEMC Scholarships: Four opportunities to fund your future!
CFEMC has several scholarship options and NOW is the time to apply! Whether you're wanting to pursue a technical career or begin your college career, we'll be discussing the four different scholarship opportunities available through January 31,...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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5:15
CFEMC Employees Spread Christmas Cheer
While CFEMC often gives back to our communities throughout the year, the holiday season is a special time when employees donate their time and dollars to help those in need. Join us as we talk about sending goodie boxes to deployed troops and h...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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8:21
The DL on our PCA
We've seen the cost of just about everything go up, but the one thing that helps power our lives remains a good value - electricity. Our PCA (Power Cost Adjustment) is just one way CFECM works to keep our rates stable and affordable. Join Taylo...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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12:09
Spotting & Stopping Phone, Text & Email Scams
It seems every day there's a new way for scammers to gain your personal information or steal money. Posing as a utility is a favorite scammer activity, so we're here to set the record straight while also offering other helpful tips to avoid bec...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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11:38
The Importance of Vegetation Management: Before and After a Storm
Vegetation Management, we don't normally think about it until a storm hits and trees cause outages. As Hurricane Helene heads our way, we talk with CFEMC's Right of Way Foreman, Richard Davis about our vegetation management program, danger tree...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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14:11
CFEMC's accounting practices and financial responsibility with new Chief Financial Officer, Brandee Holt
On June's episode of In The Loop, we’re going to talk all about Coweta-Fayette EMC’s accounting practices and financial responsibility, including budgeting, checks and balances, audits, CFEMC’s work plan, capital credits, and ultimately why it’...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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12:58
Coweta-Fayette EMC's 2024 Summer Teacher Adventures: Learn More and Sign Up!
Join us for another exciting episode of In The Loop, where you'll learn all about Coweta-Fayette EMC’s award-winning Summer Teacher Tour program, featuring CFEMC's Economic Development Coordinator Maggie Reenstra.Follow along to hear al...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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13:08
Take Aim at Progress: Empowering rural communities through international electrification
On this episode of In The Loop, learn all about “Take Aim at Progress”, a charity sporting clay shoot fundraiser for Georgia Electric Membership Cooperatives (GEMCs) and Vendors that raises money for NRECA's International Foundation in order to...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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11:24
Lineman Appreciation with CFEMC: Honoring the brave men who power our world
On this month’s episode, we’re excited to celebrate lineman appreciation! Here at Coweta-Fayette EMC, we will celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 8, and we ask all our co-op members to join us to help honor the brave men who power ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:00
CFEMC's Operation Round Up: What is ORU and how can members get involved?
Join us for another episode of In The Loop and learn all about Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Operation Round Up. This month, we're answering common questions from members about the program, including what ORU is, how it started, and how members ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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9:37
CFEMC Youth Programs - Apply Now!
Join Coweta-Fayette EMC's Rachel Camp and Megan Phillips to hear all about CFEMC's current youth program offerings, including Washington Youth Tour for high school juniors and scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. Listen to le...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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9:46
Happy Holidays - How CFEMC shares in the Christmas spirit
Happy Holidays from Coweta-Fayette EMC! On this special episode of In The Loop, learn about about how Coweta-Fayette EMC shares in the Christmas spirit each year. Teresa Johnson, CFEMC's Supervisor of Customer Service Branch O...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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7:36