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As gas prices rise, Georgia expands its Electric Vehicle market

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...

Rivian: Electric Vehicles and EJ

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...

2018 Environmental Ballot Referendums

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...

Gwinnett faces big question about MARTA, future of transit

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,...

Time Running Out for 2018 Gwinnett MARTA Referendum

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...

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GCV is proud to endorse Dr. Alicia Johnson (Distri GCV is proud to endorse Dr. Alicia Johnson (District 2) and Daniel Blackman (District 3) for the Georgia Public Service Commission seats. 

These climate champions are ready to fight for clean energy, environmental justice, and lower utility bills for Georgia families. The PSC has the power to shape our energy future so let’s make sure that future is clean, affordable, and fair.

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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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