by Georgia Conservation Voters | Sep 3, 2025 | Democracy, Environmental Justice
This Labor Day, we’re lifting up the story of Loretta Green — a trailblazing worker, veteran, and Atlanta community leader whose persistence opened doors for others and whose voice still calls us toward justice today. On Labor Day, we pause to honor the workers who’ve...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Jun 4, 2025 | Elections, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice
This year’s elections for the Public Service Commission (PSC), a little-known board of five people who regulate our utilities and railroads, are incredibly important races for the future of Georgia. In a January AJC poll, voters ranked “Cost of Living” as our...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 9, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice, Land & Wildlife
Following a $900,000 grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission – using money provided by the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act – Trees Columbus’ vision for restoring the tree canopy in underserved parks takes root. Project Coordinator Ava...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | May 5, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice
The first week of hearings for the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan started with a bang at the Georgia Public Service Commission. Every three years, Georgia Power must update a big plan for how much electricity Georgia will need for the next twenty years and a plan for...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 30, 2025 | Democracy, Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice
With a new administration in D.C., large-scale rallies and protests have returned, but how “effective” are these? At the Climate Action Campaign’s “Climate Can’t Wait” rally this January at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta, participants held a massive banner bearing the...
by Georgia Conservation Voters | Apr 24, 2025 | Energy & Climate, Environmental Justice
Faces of Resilience: Highlighting Climate Wins Across Georgia Thomasville, Georgia, is set to receive the largest grant in its history: $19.8 million to build a “Resilience Hub” that will protect seniors, upgrade aging infrastructure, and strengthen the community. The...
