FACE

09/01/2023

Protecting the land is constant in Middle Georgia. Sparta neighbors are standing their ground against eminent domain claims by Sandersville Railroad.

The Smiths chose to return home to this land because of how his father used it as an engine for educating Mark and his siblings and launching them into the wider world.

09/13/2022

FACE will hold our annual meeting on Thursday, Ocotber 19th at 4:00 via Zoom. Please comment below if you will attend and we will get the link to you.

07/15/2022

FACE was proud to join the Ogeechee Riverkeeper in its efforts to address Georgia’s largest fish kill in 2011. We remain committed to protecting the beautiful river we count on for food, farming, drinking water, and recreation.

Milliken & Company is set to close its Sylvania location, historically the site of one of Georgia's largest fish kill.

03/09/2022

Spend some time at one of Georgia’s prettiest spots on Satruday, April 23rd! The Ogeechee Riverkeeper is supplying everything needed to pick up trash and litter at the shoals on the Hancock County line. If you’ve ever wanted to use a litter grabber, this is your chance. Snacks and water will be provided too. Mark your calendar and sign up today so we have plenty of supplies.

Do you have plans for yet? We are holding a cleanup in the upper watershed, as a part of the Great American Cleanup through Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. We'll be at river landings in Louisville and a river shoals location near Hamburg State Park.

Details and registration: https://www.ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/events/earth-day-community-cleanup/

03/01/2022

Protect the land you and your neighbors value! Citizens across Georgia have stopped this bad state legislation before, and we need to speak up TODAY to stop it again.

🚫 Stop the Bad Neighbor Bill 🚫

Lobbyists and insurance companies are trying to weaken laws that protect local farmers and landowners and keep our waterways safe from large-scale, corporate farming operations.

Tell your lawmaker to Stop HB1150.

https://www.protectgeorgia.org/ #/328

01/19/2022

Don't tell people who care about the health of their families and neighbors that they can't make things better. Elected officials and government agencies must protect the people who fund their work with their tax dollars.

Documents reveal Georgia Power went to great lengths to advocate for risky waste storage. After a ProPublica investigation exposed this practice, the EPA is trying to block the move.

01/12/2022

The EPA is taking big steps to protect water resources from coal ash waste. Clean water is essential to healthy communities and robust natural habitats.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday it will begin enforcing regulations that require coal-fired power plants to clean up their coal-ash waste -- the toxic byproduct of burning coal to generate electricity.

11/19/2021

Daniel Blackman, who chairs the GA chapter of the Sierra Club, has been selected to lead Region 4 for the EPA. Blackman brings a wealthy of knowledge about protecting natural resources, and expanding renewable energy capacity, to this work. https://www.forsythnews.com/news/government/daniel-blackman-appointed-regional-administrator-epa-region-4_forsythcounty/?fbclid=IwAR30qr8aQNMgkctTlvPVmTpCdox9oqIEpBlidZU322y6QNCRBy1gRXt_NFA

“I am honored to play a critical role in President Biden and Administrator Regan’s ambitious commitment to combat the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and to ensure more Americans can participate fully and equally in our economy,” Daniel Blackman said.

11/08/2021

Georgia Power will keep the lights on, the AC running, and still make a profit with less reliance on coal for electricity. Clean renewable energy is better for our health, and the conmpany’s bottom line.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, is doubling down on its commitment to reduce its reliance on coal.

10/08/2021

Plant Washington’s developer moved on to other “projects” across Georgia when his proposed coal-fired power plant floundered and ultimately failed. Alford’s work for the next few years will be managed and supervised by prison staff.

Former Georgia Board of Regents member Dean Alford was sentenced Thursday to serve eight years in prison on a racketeering charge.

10/04/2021

FACE will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 4th at 4:00 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. A link and details will be emailed to members.