by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 22, 2022 | Legislative, Transportation
As gas prices rise, Georgia is emerging as a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing, which will help fight climate change and provide millions of jobs. Between Bluebird and SK Innovations, to the newer Rivian and Hyundai plants, Georgia is certainly becoming a hub...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Feb 16, 2022 | Air Quality, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Transportation
Residents in Social Circle and Rutledge, Georgia, were shocked to hear the news about a deal to land a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle factory in their community. After failing to get clear answers, the community came together to raise thousands of dollars to hire...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Oct 16, 2018 | Air Quality, Elections, Land & Wildlife, Transportation
There are two environmental Constitutional Amendments on the Georgia ballot this year. Georgia Conservation Voters recommends a YES vote on both. Amendment 1 – The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act The amendment will allow a portion of the existing sales tax we...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jul 10, 2018 | Elections, Transportation
Original Article by Gwinnett Daily Post To hold a vote on joining MARTA this year, or not to hold hold a vote on joining MARTA this year? That is the question Gwinnett County commissioners will have to answer in the next few months. The metro Atlanta transit system,...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 18, 2018 | Elections, Transportation
The window for Gwinnett County to authorize a MARTA referendum this November closes on July 9th. If the County Commission does not act before then it is effectively voting to wait on transit until 2020. In light of the recent transit bill (HB 930), there are two...
