2026 Director Elections
Overview:
Members of Sawnee EMC have the unique right and privilege to determine who represents them in the affairs of the Cooperative as members of its Board of Directors. This right is supported in the Corporation’s Bylaws and in the principles of our cooperative business structure.
Sawnee EMC has nine (9) members of its Board of Directors, one (1) from each directorate geographical district that exists throughout Sawnee’s service area, of which three (3) are up for consideration each year.
Summary of Director Election Activities as of July 31, 2026:
The terms of service for the three (3) SEMC Directorate Districts expiring in 2026 are listed below, along with the results of the actions that occurred in each of those districts.
District #3 (Cumming)
No petitions were received in this district prior to the deadline. In accordance with Sawnee’s Bylaws, Article 4, Section 4.09, and based on the action taken by the Committee on Nominations for District #3 (Cumming), as reflected in the meeting minutes, the Committee’s nominee, Mr. Adrian Flack, was deemed elected by the members of this directorate district. Therefore, no district meeting will be held.
District #5 (Ducktown)
No petitions were received in this district prior to the deadline. In accordance with Sawnee’s Bylaws, Article 4, Section 4.09, and based on the action taken by the Committee on Nominations for District #5 (Ducktown), as reflected in the meeting minutes, the Committee’s nominee, Mr. Larry Evans, was deemed elected by the members of this directorate district. Therefore, no district meeting will be held.
District #8 (Ocee)
No petitions were received in this district prior to the deadline. In accordance with Sawnee’s Bylaws, Article 4, Section 4.09, and based on the action taken by the Committee on Nominations for District #8 (Ocee), as reflected in the meeting minutes, the Committee’s nominee, Ms. Donna Yost, was deemed elected by the members of this directorate district. Therefore, no district meeting will be held.
Future Directorate District Meeting Activities:
Below you will find the dates for the upcoming Directorate District meetings:
2027
District 1 (Birmingham) – September 7, 2027
District 4 (Dougherty) – September 8, 2027
District 6 (Matt) – September 9, 2027
2028
District 2 (Chestatee) – September 5, 2028
District 7 (Italy) – September 6, 2028
District 9 (Webb) – September 7, 2028
2029
District 3 (Cumming) – September 4, 2029
District 5 (Ducktown) – September 5, 2029
District 8 (Ocee) – September 6, 2029
What Directorate District Am I In?
If you do not know which SEMC directorate district you are assigned to, use the “District Assignment” tool to the right of this text or contact us and we will be happy to advise you of your assignment.
Additional Information:
On the right side of this page are links to useful information relating to the various director election and district meeting activities.
Additional information relating to Sawnee EMC’s 2026 director election(s) and District Meeting(s) will be placed at this site as the process progresses throughout the year.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact Blake House, SEMC’s Vice President of Member Services, at 678-455-1510 or by email at blake.house@sawnee.coop if you have questions about the 2026 District Meeting activities, Sawnee EMC’s Director Election process or any information contained at this site.