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Every car accident has the potential to be dangerous. But when those accidents involve power poles or other electrical equipment, the risk to passengers and first responders can be even greater. “You can’t see electricity. That’s the biggest danger,” says…

When Wayne Mitchell first joined South Alabama Electric Cooperative 42 years ago, it looked a little different than it does today. There were no computers in the office, no cellphones to communicate in the field and fewer bucket trucks to…

For coach Mario White, Pike Liberal Arts’ AISA AAA title was about more than football. When he left his position at the University of Alabama as a strength and conditioning coach under Scott Cochran and special assistant to Nick Saban,…

SAEC General Manager David Bailey met Johnny Garrett during preparation for the cooperative’s 2020 annual meeting. The drive-thru meeting was a change to the traditional format, and Garrett was eager to help out wherever he could. “We had to do…

Staying on top of the latest news and events can be challenging. But thanks to the SAEC app, keeping pace with your cooperative has never been easier. The app links you to everything you need to know about the latest…

Many people think the key to keeping their electric bill consistent is leaving their thermostat at the same temperature all year. The truth is that even if the temperature in your home remains unchanged, your heating system has to work…

Aaron Hendrick joined South Alabama Electric Cooperative as a full-time employee in December 2019. He is a 2015 graduate of Crenshaw Christian Academy, and he attended Troy University before finishing his bachelor’s of engineering degree last year at Auburn University.…

South Alabama Electric Cooperative first announced its plan to build a new home in summer 2019. This summer, just 2 years later, members will see those plans come to fruition. Some members may have already noticed the walls and brickwork…

As a not-for-profit utility, South Alabama Electric Cooperative puts our members first in everything. One way we do that is by returning unused funds to members through the capital credits program. This year, SAEC is returning nearly $1.3 million to…

All of us at City Hall would like to wish the citizens of Brundidge a merry Christmas. Thank you for helping us make 2020 another wonderful year. This year has been more challenging than most, so we hope everyone takes…