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GEFA News Quarterly - March 2020
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March 2020

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Bartow County rewarded for its water stewardship
Bartow County officially received its WaterFirst designation on March 11, 2020, during a public meeting w ith County Commissioner Steve Taylor. Read m ore

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Communities receive financing for environmental infrastructure projects
The GEFA board of directors aw arded $41.3 million to eight communities for w ater, w astew ater, and stormw ater infrastructure improvements during its January meeting. Read m ore
GEFA Annual Report is now available

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GEFA News Quarterly - March 2020

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GEFA's accomplishments during the last fiscal year are outlined in the 2019 Annual Report. Read m ore
GEFA staff announcements
The follow ing staff received 2019 Faithful Service Service Aw ards for their dedication to serving the citizens of Georgia.
5 years - Gerald Wade 20 years - Glendale Jones 25 years - Jammie Harden, Derek Sands, Rick Strickfaden
Ansley Jones, program manager III, received the GEFA Performance Aw ard. The aw ard recognizes exemplary performance by an individual w ho consistently excels in their w ork, demonstrates integrity, and has a strong commitment to GEFA's mission and values. She also received a career path promotion to program manager III.
GEFA w elcomed a new staff member - Jamarrie Parks, w eatherization program manager II.
Sarah Oken received her Project Management Professional certificate.
GEFA has nothing but w ell w ishes for staff members w ho recently accepted new job opportunities.
Martha Douglas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Andrea Schroer, w eatherization assistance program manager, National Association for State Community Services Programs
GEFA around Georgia
GEFA w ill be exhibiting at conferences in 2020. Visit w ith us if you'll be at one of the events below.
Association County Com m issioners of Georgia Annual Conference: Ca ncel ed Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention: Savannah Convention Center, June 26-30 Georgia Association of Water Professionals Annual Conference & Expo: Savannah Convention Center, July 12-15 Georgia Rural Water Association Annual Conference : Jekyll Island Convention Center, August 4-6 (Rescheduled) The Georgia Environm ental Conference: Jekyll Island Convention Center, August 26-28 The Georgia Econom ic Developers Association Annual Conference:

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GEFA News Quarterly - March 2020

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Hyatt Regency Savannah, September 16-18 Georgia Association of State Facilities Adm inistrators Fall Conference: TBD Georgia Rural Water Association Fall Conference : Helen, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, October 26-28 The Georgia Association of Regional Com m issions Annual Training Conference: TBD Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators: Athens, UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, December 6-8
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