(May 3, 2025 - Perry, Ga) - Electric cooperative lineworkers from across Georgia put their skills to the test at the 2025 Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, held Saturday, May 3, at the FFA Camp John Hope in Perry.
Journeyman teams and apprentices from Georgia’s electric membership corporations (EMCs) joined municipal electric system teams from across the state in a day of spirited competition designed to showcase the precision, safety and teamwork demanded of the electric linework trade.
Now celebrating its 31st year, the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo has become a cherished tradition. With family-friendly events and a supportive crowd, the rodeo allows lineworkers to share their expertise with loved ones while reinforcing the importance of home support in their demanding field—especially during power outages and severe weather.
Participation in the rodeo serves as a continuing education opportunity with a focus on safety, training and safe work practices. It also allows crews to build camaraderie across electric utilities in Georgia and the Southeast.
Their vast experience and dedication was evident during the competition, with EMCs winning top placements.
Top Journeyman Teams: 1st: Snapping Shoals EMC - Caleb Nix (J1); Chris Harper (J2); Tim Henderson (G) 2nd: Snapping Shoals EMC - Dakota Conner (J1); Colby Chapman(J2); Dustin Kerbow (G) 3rd: Jackson EMC - Ben Brissey (J1); Ben Adams (J2); TJ Witherell (G); Darrell Arrowood (Alt) 4th: Jackson EMC - Easton Tuggle (J1); Cody Watson (J2); Brandon Sanders (G); Brandon Nunn (Alt) 5th: Jackson EMC - Ben Campbell (J1); Austin Lewis (J2); Brandon Carter (G); Brandon Nunn (Alt)
This year, 136 EMC apprentices competed in four events: hurt-man rescue, apprentice secondary neutral change and two mystery events.
A total of 27 EMC journeymen teams were tested in four events: hurt-man rescue, lightning arrestor and cut-out change and two mystery events.
EMC linemen competed from 14 co-ops including Blue Ridge Mountain EMC in Young Harris, Canoochee EMC in Reidsville, Carroll EMC in Carrollton, Cobb EMC in Marietta, Coweta-Fayette EMC in Palmetto, Flint Energies in Reynolds, GreyStone Power in Douglasville, Habersham EMC in Clarkesville, Hart EMC in Hartwell, Jackson EMC in Jefferson, Rayle EMC in Washington, Snapping Shoals EMC in Covington, Walton EMC in Monroe and Washington EMC in Sandersville.
An awards banquet was held to recognize winners in each division as well as overall team winners.
About Georgia EMC: Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association representing the state’s 41 electric cooperatives, Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia Transmission Corp. and Georgia System Operations Corp. Collectively, Georgia’s customer-owned co-ops provide electricity and related services to 5 million people, nearly half of Georgia’s population, across 73 percent of the state’s land area. To learn more, visit www.georgiaemc.com and follow us on Facebook and X.
About the Georgia Lineman Rodeo Association The Georgia Lineman Rodeo Association is composed of members from the electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) in Georgia and the Electric Cities of Georgia. To learn more about the Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo, visit www.garodeo.com.
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