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- Georgia Government Publications
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- Press release.
- Title:
- Press release [Nov. 21, 2003]
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
- Date of Original:
- 2003-11-21
- Subject:
- Georgia
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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA L412 .P1 P7 2003/11-21
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- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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1-800-282-5800
GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
ROOM 131, STATE CAPITOL 30334
11-1904-5058
November 21, 2003
Smith Conducts Study on Benefits of Ethanol
Says increased ethanol use could help Georgia farmers
State Rep. Tommy Smith, D-Alma, and members of the Ethanol Subcommittee of the House State Planning and Community Affairs Committee recently met to hear testimony on the environmental and economic impact of bringing an ethanol production facility to Georgia. Ethanol is a corn based form of alcohol, which burns cleaner than gasoline, and can be used in conjunction with regular fuel to power cars.
Because corn and other vegetable products are used in ethanol production, Rep. Smith feels bringing a production facility to Georgia would also provide economic development benefits throughout the state and particularly in rural areas.
The Ford Motor Company manufactures automobiles capable of using ethanol in its Hapeville, Georgia plant; but no facility exists in Georgia which makes ethanol.
"Georgia is experiencing tight fiscal times," said Smith. "Promoting ethanol use can increase the markets and profits for our farmers. That way we can stimulate our local economy and help Georgia's air pollution problems at the same time."
The energy based consulting firm Thompson, Hoffman, and Associates briefed committee members on the economic and environmental benefits being seen in the Midwest, where ethanol use is much greater than Georgia.
"It's good for farmers and the environment," Smith said. "I am convinced that we should seriously consider what we can do to promote ethanol in Georgia."
-30For further information contact Rep. Smith at (404) 656-5105.