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Reynolds ▪ March 27, 2026
Empowering the Next Generation: Flint Energies Celebrates EMPOWER Youth Leadership Graduates
Flint Energies proudly celebrates the graduation of its latest class of students from the EMPOWER Youth Leadership Program, a regional initiative designed to equip high school juniors with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become future leaders in their communities.
The program brings together students from across central and southwest Georgia, including Crawford, Macon, Marion, Peach, Schley, Talbot, and Taylor Counties. Throughout the year, participants engaged in a series of immersive, hands-on learning experiences focused on leadership development, community awareness, and personal growth.
Students explored a wide range of topics, including Clifton Strengths and personal development, cooperative education, and community and economic development. Through these sessions, they gained a deeper understanding of their own strengths and how to apply them in real-world settings. Students also learned what it takes to create vibrant, thriving communities and how this can be applied in their hometowns.
The program also emphasized the importance of service and community engagement. Students designed and managed their own community service projects in each of their counties and learned how local initiatives and partnerships contribute to the overall success and vitality of rural communities.
Taylor County High School: Eliana Brown, Daisy Burgess, Leland Holder, Merrah Richardson, Emmie Shehee and mentor Alasia Montgomery.
About Flint Energies
Flint Energies is a not-for-profit electric cooperative owned by its members in parts of 17 central Georgia counties. Flint employs 221 employees and serves over 100,000 electric meters. We are 100% locally controlled and democratically governed by nine Directors elected from among the membership. In 1937, Flint Energies was created to bring people together to meet common needs like reliable electric energy, and our mission remains focused on improving the quality of life in Middle Georgia. Flint Energies is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Follow Flint on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
Contact:
Natalie Bradley, Community Relations Specialist, 478.847.5195, nbradley@flintemc.com