WaterFirst Program moves to GEFA
July 9, 2018
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is now administering the WaterFirst Program. For the past 15 years, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has managed the program.
Press Releases
Dade County WSA awarded $500,000 loan to purchase land for reservoir
June 14, 2018
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) executive committee awarded the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority a $500,000 Georgia Reservoir Fund loan.
Georgia communities receive infrastructure loans totaling $50 million
May 8, 2018
Nineteen Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $50,575,000 for water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.
Public Meeting: 2018 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans
February 16, 2018
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division will conduct a public meeting regarding the 2018 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plans.
Tax checkoff helps conserve land in Georgia
February 1, 2018
Conservation-minded Georgians wanting to help preserve the state’s natural resources can donate to the Georgia Land Conservation Program on their 2017 state income tax forms.
2017 Annual Report now available
January 30, 2018
GEFA's accomplishments during the last fiscal year are outlined in the 2017 Annual Report.
Public Meeting: Weatherization Assistance Program 2018-2019 State Plan Submittal
January 23, 2018
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority will conduct a public meeting regarding the submittal of the 2018-2019 Georgia State Plan and Grant Application for the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program.
Georgia communities receive infrastructure loans totaling $81 million
January 22, 2018
Sixteen Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $80,998,000 for water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.
GEFA board of directors elects new chairman and vice chairman
December 5, 2017
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors elected White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner as board chairman and George McIntosh as board vice chairman.
Georgia communities receive infrastructure loans totaling $79 million
November 9, 2017
Seventeen Georgia communities were awarded financing totaling $79,183,000 for water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure improvements by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) board of directors.