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GAWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community.

05/09/2026

As comes to a close we’re celebrating the people and utilities who work around the clock to provide safe, dependable drinking water every day!

Congratulations to Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority for winning the Best of the Best Drinking Water Taste Test at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Spring Conference & Expo! 🏆👏

We also proudly recognize this year’s Water Plant of the Year Award winners in their respective categories:

🏆 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (Surface Water, 75-99.99 MGD)
🏆 Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority (Surface Water, 25-49.99 MGD)
🏆 Henry County Water Authority (Surface Water, 15-24.99 MGD)
🏆Columbus Water Works (Surface Water, 5-14.99 MGD)
🏆 City of Roswell, Georgia (Surface Water, 0-4.99 MGD)
🏆Columbus Water Works (Ground Water, 3-8.99 MGD)
🏆Columbus Water Works (Ground Water, 0-1 MGD)

and recognize 2026 Certificate of Achievement recipients in recognition for high achievement in Water Operations

🏆 Carroll County Water Authority (Surface Water, 5-14.99 MGD)
🏆 City of Perry (Ground Water, 3-8.99 MGD)

Thank you to all the hardworking water professionals who protect public health and keep our communities supplied with clean water.

04/15/2026

Let’s hear it for our 2026 Top Ops Georgia Champions - The Splash Masters! 🎉

Big congratulations to first-time champions Dylan White, Jason Sears, and Eddie Cove from Fayette County Water System for taking home the top honor this year at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Spring Conference & Expo! 👏

They’re headed to Washington, D.C. to represent the Georgia Section AWWA at the national competition during ACE26 and we couldn’t be more proud.

Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they compete on the national stage! 💪

04/14/2026

The Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association (GAWWA) is now accepting nominations for the following prestigious awards:

🏆William J. Greene, Jr. Award – Recognizing outstanding service and contributions to the water industry in Georgia. [2025 Winner: Cornell Sims]

🏆George Warren Fuller Award – Honoring individuals for distinguished service in the water supply field. [2025 Winner: Gil Shearouse]

🏆Kenneth J. Miller Founders' Award – Acknowledging extraordinary volunteer service to the Water For People organization. [2025 Winner: Amber Whisner]

🏆Diversity and Inclusion Award - Recognizes an individual or organization that has created, promoted, and maintained diversity, equity, and inclusion. [2025 Winner: Clayton County Water Authority]

🏆Operator’s Meritorious Service Award - Recognizes a water supply or distribution individual for consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations and reservoirs. [2025 Winner: Sean Wheale]

We encourage you to nominate deserving individuals who have demonstrated excellence and dedication in the water industry.

https://www.gawwa.org/awards

Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 11:45 PM.

02/18/2026

💧🔥 Are You A Smooth Operator? 🔥💧

Well, prove it at this year's Top Ops Competition at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Spring Conference & Expo on April 8 in Dalton, GA! 🏆

Operators and lab personnel gather your crew and test your knowledge in this quiz-bowl style showdown to compete for a chance to represent Georgia on the national stage at in Washington, D.C.! 💪💦

Interested in competing? Register your team here:

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02/13/2026

💧🏆 Quality You Can Taste! - 2026 Best Tap Water Taste Test 🏆💧

Do you think your system has the best-tasting tap water in Georgia? Now’s your chance to prove it!

The 2026 Best of the Best Tap Water Taste Test will take place during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Spring Conference & Expo April 7-8 in Dalton, GA

This annual competition celebrates the dedication of Georgia’s water professionals who work tirelessly to deliver high-quality, great-tasting drinking water to their communities every day.

📍 Location: GAWP Spring Conference – Dalton, GA
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 AM
🚰 Who Can Enter: GAWP/AWWA Utility Members in good standing

Along with industry recognition and the honor of being named Georgia’s Best of the Best, winning utilities earn a chance to compete at ACE 26 in Washington, D.C.

Are you a utility interested in competing? Register at the link below:

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01/29/2026

🚨 Strengthening Emergency Preparedness for Georgia Utilities 🚨

ATTENTION: Utility staff, Operators, Managers, and Emergency Response Partners!

Recent ice storms and extreme cold weather across Georgia have been a strong reminder of how critical emergency preparedness and coordination are for water and wastewater utilities.

The Georgia Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (GA WARN) is hosting a FREE Statewide Training to help utilities prepare for the next emergency:

📅 April 28, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 GAWP HQ (1655 Enterprise Way, Marietta, GA 30067

Training topics include:
✔️ WebEOC
✔️ Emergency Support Function–3 (ESF-3)
✔️ Hands-on emergency scenario exercise with breakout sessions

✅ Registration is FREE
🍳 Breakfast & lunch provided
🎓 Continuing education points available (pending approval)

This is a great opportunity for utility staff, operators, managers, and emergency response partners to build skills, strengthen coordination, and learn through real-world scenarios.

Reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gawarns-statewide-tabletop-exercise-tickets-1972712346733?aff=oddtdtcreator

Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Georgia Rural Water Association

07/27/2025

🚨 Workshop Alert! 🚨

Join us for the upcoming Disinfection & Oxidation Workshop hosted by the Georgia Section AWWA and Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP ! 💧 This is a great opportunity to stay sharp on essential treatment processes and connect with fellow water professionals.

📅 All the details are on the flyer and at the link below — check it out and make plans to attend!

https://www.gawp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1966718&group=

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Marietta, GA
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