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Faces of Resilience: Trees Columbus takes root in The Fountain City

by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 9, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife

Following a $900,000 grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission – using money provided by the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act – Trees Columbus’ vision for restoring the tree canopy in underserved parks takes root.    Project Coordinator Ava...

Georgia Conservation Voters releases Ad on Okefenokee Swamp

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Nov 2, 2022 | Land & Wildlife, Press & Media

MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Abraham Park, Georgia Conservation Voters, 313-509-8263 abraham@gcvoters.org For Immediate Release: November 2, 2022 Georgia Conservation Voters releases Ad on Okefenokee Swamp Ad follows years-long battle to halt progress on titanium mine by...

Victory! Thousands of acres of wetlands and the Okefenokee Swamp are now protected

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 7, 2022 | Federal Updates, Land & Wildlife, Water

Okefenokee Swamp protections restored thanks to years-long effort from Georgia advocates and Senator Jon Ossoff Georgians everywhere can now rejoice that over 438,000 acres of Georgia’s treasured Okefenokee Swamp and surrounding wetlands are now protected. The...

The Problem with Single Use Plastics

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Feb 18, 2022 | Land & Wildlife, Legislative, Water

One of the most important aspects of the fight to protect our environment comes from policy decisions made by local, statewide, and federal legislators. While the Georgia Legislature is in session, one of the bills we are paying close attention to is SB 104, the bill...

A Swamp and the Mine Next Door

by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 15, 2021 | Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife

This article was written by Krista Brewer for Political Peach. One of the most iconic natural wonders in Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp, 680 square miles of black water swamp. Spread out across the southeast corner of our state, it has long been a fixture in our...

The Connection between Food, Energy and the Environment

by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 3, 2021 | Energy & Climate, Land & Wildlife, Water

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about what you can do to help the fight against climate change. With lawmakers and politicians seeming more distant, and companies lobbying around environmental laws, it can be a challenge to stay motivated in the fight...
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Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to hono Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to honor your history. Thomasville, Georgia is doing just that by building a "resilience hub" and affordable senior housing in a historic neighborhood. Learn more with GCV's new series "Faces of Resilience: Highlighting Climate Wins Across Georgia." 

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What a turnout today at the Georgia Capitol for Ma What a turnout today at the Georgia Capitol for May Day. The Public Service Commission allows Georgia Power to keep raising our rates to pay for dirty coal power. 2 seats are up for election this year. 👀 Primary is on June 17th.
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