GEFA QUARTERLY NEWS
July 2017 
Communities receive financing for environmental infrastructure projects
 
The GEFA board of directors awarded 14 communities financing totaling more than $44 million for water, sewer, and wastewater infrastructure improvements during its meeting in May. The loan commitments include conservation and economic development projects.  Read more

U.S. EPA Region 4 financial forum registration is open
 
Registration is open for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finance forum: Water Rate Setting and Long-Term Fiscal Planning for Small Water Systems. The forum will help ensure the financial stability of small water systems.  Read more

Georgia Environmental Conference registration open
 
Attendee registration is open for the 12th annual Georgia Environmental Conference-the state's largest environmental conference. The conference hosts environmental professionals and industry leaders from all over the Southeast.  Read more
GEFA staff announcements
 
Gov. Deal appointed Jason Winters, sole commissioner of Chattooga County, to the GEFA board of directors.

GEFA welcomed three new members to our team.
  • Dexter Dumas, senior program manager
  • Steven Nawrocki, senior program manager  
  • Rick Strickfaden, program manager 2
The following staff members recently received career path promotions.
  • Jeremy Cormier promoted to financial analyst 2
  • Ben Cowart promoted to external affairs manager 3
  • Margie Walker-White promoted to program manager 2
GEFA has nothing but well wishes for two staff members who recently retired.
  • Ted Larrabee, senior program manager
  • Jan Russell, program coordinator
GEFA around Georgia
 
GEFA will be exhibiting at conferences throughout 2017. Stop by and visit if you'll be at one of the events listed below.
  • Georgia Association of Water Professionals Annual Conference & Expo: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, July 16-19
     
  • Georgia Environmental Conference: Jekyll Island Convention Center, Aug. 23-25
     
  • Georgia Economic Developers Association Annual Conference: Savannah, Sept. 20-22
     
  • Georgia Government Finance Officers Association Annual Meeting: Savannah, Oct. 1-4
     
  • Georgia Rural Water Association Fall Conference: Helen, Oct. 23-25
     
  • Georgia Association of Regional Commissions Conference: St. Simons Island, November, Dates TBD
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