Hall County earns WaterFirst designation    
 
Hall County was rewarded for its stewardship of water resources by becoming a WaterFirst community on June 13, 2019.  Read more

Communities receive financing for environmental infrastructure projects    
 
The GEFA board of directors awarded $8.7 million to four communities for water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure improvements during its May meeting.  Read more

Georgia Environmental Conference registration now open    
 
Attendee registration is open for the 14th 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   
 
The following staff members received career path promotions.
  • Kelly Cutts; promoted to program manager III 
  • Ansley Jones; promoted to program manager II
  • Susan Lucki; promoted to director of administration 
  • Margie Walker-White; promoted to program manager III   
The following staff members received certificates of completion.
  • Amanda DeVore ----   State Certified Content Specialist 
  • Ansley Jones ----   Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Community Planning Institute
  • Larry Paul Jr. ----   Project Management Professional
GEFA around Georgia
 
GEFA will be exhibiting at conferences in 2019. Visit with us if you'll be at one of the events below.
  • Georgia Environmental Conference: Jekyll Island, Jekyll Island Convention Center, August 21-23
     
  • Georgia Association of State Facilities Administrators Fall Conference: Savannah, Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, September 8-10
     
  • Georgia Economic Developers Association Annual Conference: Savannah, Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, September 18-20
     
  • Georgia Rural Water Association Fall Conference: Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge, October 28-30
     
  • Georgia Association of Regional Commissions Annual Training Conference: St. Simons Island, King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, November 6-8