Central Access...it's what everyone is talking about! What is it? How did it begin? What's next? We look at this and more with our special guests Chris Montgomery, Vice President of Central Access, and Jimmy Gray, Vice President of Engineering & Operations.

We all love the high-speed connectivity and reliability of Central Access, but do you know what all goes into making sure internet runs from the lines to your home? Join us as we talk with three members of our Central Access crew to get the nitty gritty details of how fiber works, as well as an update on upcoming construction and installation timelines!

Concern for Community is one of the seven core cooperative principles rural electric co-ops live by. With October being Co-op Month, we sat down with CAEC's own Jeremy Hicks and Michael Kelley to discuss how they and other co-op employees took this principle to heart during their recent trip to Guatemala as part of the NRECA's International program.

The CCP had the amazing opportunity to sit down with WSFA Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson for a local look at weather preparedness. From the 2024 hurricane outlook and bolt from the blue lightning to the history of weather sirens, we talk about a plethora of weather information for our neck of the woods and how you can help keep you and your family safe.

While it's true we appreciate our linemen every day, April 18th officially marked National Lineman Appreciation Day. To keep the celebration going, the Central Connection Podcast sat down with two of our very own linemen to find out what drew them to this field and why they do what they do. So join us and as always, #ThankALineman!

How do crypto mining and pharmacy costs impact our members? Join us as we discuss these Alabama legislative session topics and more with political experts Todd Stacy (host of Capitol Journal and author of the Alabama Daily News) and Sean Strickler (Vice President of Public Affairs at Alabama Rural Electric Association). From the importance of knowing your legislators and how to be involved to the inner workings of "Goat Hill" in Montgomery, don't miss this episode!

Blurb: Let's face it, weather in Alabama is unpredictable and severe weather can strike at any time. We chat with Mark Wakefield of the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Center about what he's seen after a storm hits and what you can do to prepare if that day ever comes. Joined by Michael Kelley (CAEC Manager of Training & Safety) we'll also discuss vital steps after a storm, generator safety and more.