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The city of Jefferson officially received its WaterFirst designation on December 16, 2019, during a ceremony at the monthly City Council meeting.  

Nine Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $7,599,000 for water, sewer, and wastewater infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.

Sixteen communities awarded $76,143,000 for water, sewer, and wastewater infrastructure improvements projects. 

Through the Georgia Solar Program, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) awarded up to $130,000 in rebates to three organizations to increase awareness and education about renewable energy production.

Hall County officially received its WaterFirst designation on June 13, 2019, during a ceremony at the county’s board of commissioner’s meeting.

Four Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $8,746,000 for water, wastewater, and land conservation infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.

GEFA's financing programs, which enable the protection of Georgia's energy, land, and water resources, impact millions of Georgians daily.

Loan commitments include water and energy conservation projects

Eleven Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $54,160,000 for water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority will conduct a public meeting regarding the submittal of the 2019-2020 Georgia State Plan and Grant Application for the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program.

Through the Georgia Solar Program, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) awarded up to $150,000 in rebates to four organizations to increase awareness and education about renewable energy production.