 {savannahriverkeeper.org} 2nd Annual Paddlefest - Aug 30
Aug 22, 2008 -- Our annual canoe/kayak race and raft competition is coming up quickly in August. Start building your rafts NOW to ensure you have enough time to complete it by August 30, 2008. If you haven't already, sign up at www.paddlefestga.com before August 25th to register for a discounted price. Rules and regulations can also be found there.
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New Georgia Sierran articles now online - read all about it!
Aug 04, 2008 -- The Jul - Aug 2008 issue of the Georgia Sierran is now online! The Georgia Sierran, published bimonthly, features timely articles on important issues and exciting events in Georgia. Read all about it!
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Georgia Chapter Annual Gathering - October 17-19
Aug 01, 2008 -- Join us at our Chapter Gathering at the Cohutta Lodge in Chatsworth, GA. We meet annually to celebrate our successes, spend social time together, and enjoy the natural environment.
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Stephen Colbert Interviews the Sierra Club
Jul 23, 2008 -- Stephen asks Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope if George W. Bush is a green president or the greenest president.
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{wrdw.com} "Clean energy" Georgia income tax credits now available
Jul 03, 2008 -- Georgia residential consumers and business owners are now eligible for a Georgia income tax credit for installing certain "clean energy property" as a result of the passage of legislation (House Bill 670) during the 2008 Georgia General Assembly.
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Judge Halts First Coal-Fired Power Plant Proposed in over 20 Yrs in GA
Jul 02, 2008 --  "This ruling goes a long way toward protecting the right of Georgians to breathe clean air," said Justine Thompson, Executive Director of GreenLaw.
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{ajc.com} Gas prices prompt Perdue to support transit plan
Jun 14, 2008 -- The earth shifted Thursday for Georgia transportation. At least that's the hope of advocates who have decried a leadership void as Atlanta suffered congestion, statewide transportation projects dried up and new funding proposals went nowhere.
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Save Money and Increase Your Gas Mileage!
May 16, 2008 -- Learn how to save money at the pump with our gas-saving tips -- and learn about a better US energy policy.
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{npr.org} Georgia Wetlands Offer Cure for Drought
May 01, 2008 -- Nearly two decades ago, Clayton County began building a unique water treatment system that includes wetlands and reservoirs.
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{sapelonerr.org} Coastal Georgia Artist Brings Seasons of Sapelo to Atlanta
Apr 25, 2008 -- An exciting exhibition of artwork by artist Jeannine Cook, entitled Seasons on Sapelo, is currently on display at the Emory University Law Library in Atlanta.
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{ajc.com} Georgia second in U.S. in increased carbon emissions
Mar 20, 2008 -- Georgia is second only to Texas in increased carbon emissions from its power plants since 2002, according to a national report released Tuesday by an environmental advocacy group. Georgia had 20 percent increase in five years.
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Five Questions You Should Ask the Presidential Candidates
Jan 05, 2008 -- Just in case you get a chance to ask any of the candidates a question or five, here's a list to get you started.
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Register to Vote - It's Easy!
Jan 03, 2008 -- Register to vote now! It'll only take a few minutes, and it's easy!
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ALERT: Support "Retrofit on Resale" legislation!
Nov 22, 2007 -- If all pre-1993 fixtures were updated to modern standards, water demand in the region would be decreased by 35 million gallons per day. Find out how to show your support for "Retrofit on Resale" legislation.
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