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Filed under: Outings
 It is time again for Atlanta Inner City Outings annual Horizon Theater Fundraiser! The play is a sparkling comedy-drama called "The Clean House." Get your tickets today and support a good cause.
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| | | | UPDATE: Dynegy Hearing rescheduled for June 3
Filed under: Conservation, Legislative
GreenLaw attorneys, representing Friends of the Chattahoochee and the Sierra Club, will present the case on June 3rd at 9:30am against the air pollution permit granted for the coal-fired power plant in Early County. Please mark your calendars and attend if at all possible.
Details... | | | | You're Invited! 25th Anniversary Gala - Jun 28
The Georgia Sierra Club is  celebrating its 25th Anniversary and accomplishments with a Festive Gala evening. Date: June 28, 2008. Place: Park Tavern in Atlanta. Time: 6-11pm. Join us!
Details... | | | | One More Power Plant - One Too Many
Filed under: Conservation
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power plant in Early County, Georgia will take our state and country in the wrong direction. Use of this old, dirty technology will hinder the growth of renewable energy and efficiency programs. Learn more at
Details... | | | | Chapter Newsletter: Read all about it! 
Filed under: Newsletter | |  The Georgia Sierran, published bimonthly, features timely articles on important issues and exciting events in Georgia. Read select articles from the Mar-Apr 2008 issue. Details... |
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 Want more news? See the latest action alerts, press releases, and reports below. Or go to the Archives...
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 ... a coalition partner of the Georgia Water Coalition, working to ensure that water is managed fairly for all Georgians, with the interest of all citizens, existing businesses and farms in mind. The Georgia Water Coalition is working for a statewide management plan that Is grounded in existing Georgia water law, is neutral, fair, and objective, is crafted with public input and respects Georgia's 14 river basins. For more information about the Coalition, please go to: http://www.gwf.org/gawater |
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 ... a coalition partner of the Livable Communities Coalition and has endorsed the 4 principles of this organization which are as follows: 1) Support greater densities and mixed use developments in appropriate areas; 2) Integrate transportation investments with appropriate land use; 3) Increase housing choices by removing barriers that artificially restrict the market; and 4) Guide how “Greenfield” land is developed. For more information about the Coalition, please go to:
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 ... a member group of Earth Share of Georgia . Earth Share offers citizens one smart and simple way to care for our air, land and water. As Georgia's only dedicated environmental fund, Earth Share partners with Georgia businesses and employees to support 61 leading environmental groups through workplace campaigns, Earth Day and other activities. For more information about Earth Share, please go to: www.earthsharega.org |
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| The 2007 Annual Gathering was held at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Each year, we gather annually to celebrate our successes, spend social time together,
and enjoy the natural environment.
We would like to say Thank You to the companies that graciously donated items in support of this year's Annual Gathering, especially the following:
- Patagonia
- REI
- Chattahoochee Outfitters
- Whole Foods
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Sierra Club 101: A Primer for New Volunteers
Want to volunteer for the Sierra Club, but aren’t sure how to start? Sierra Club 101 can tell you how. There are many opportunities to get involved in the Sierra Club. Visit our Jobs/Volunteers page for new opportunities. OR learn about them at the next Sierra Club 101 meeting in Atlanta. OR take the online tour right now!
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 Smart Energy Solutions Committee: Global Warming is the most important environmental issue of our generation. Become active with our Smart Energy Solutions Committee which works on:
- No New Coal to oppose coal for our energy future, and
- Cool Cities which asks Georgia cities and counties to pledge to reduce carbon emissions
To volunteer, contact Seandra Rawls at seandra.rawls@sierraclub.org or
(404)-607-1262 x-222.
RAIL Campaign: Become active with our RAIL Campaign which promotes commuter rail and works to promote state support for funding transit. To volunteer please contact Erin Glynn at erin.glynn@sierraclub.org or (404)-607-1262 x-229.
Water Issues: We also work with the Georgia Water Coalition to address water challenges and at the state capitol for better laws. To volunteer, please contact volunteer coordinator Genie Strickland at genie.strickland@sierraclub.org or (404)-607-1262 x-221.
2008 Elections: We have a Political Committee looking for activists for the 2008 election season. To volunteer, please contact volunteer coordinator Genie Strickland at genie.strickland@sierraclub.org or (404)-607-1262 x-221.
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| Beating the Heat: Why and How We Must Combat Global Warming by John J. Berger. Provides a lively, concise, and researched exploration of global warming. Reveals the consequences of climate change, rebuts the arguments of climate change skeptics, and presents practical and affordable solutions to assure a climate-safe future. Buy_this_book
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Join Sierra Club for $25 and receive a FREE expedition backpack.
If you join right now, you'll receive a FREE Sierra Club expedition pack. This lightweight, sturdy backpack is not just for trailblazing! Its rugged good looks are at home on the city streets or trekking up a mountain path. Note: The number of expedition packs reserved for this special offer is limited, so be sure to join today! Details at Membership...
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The Sierra Student Coalition (SSC), the student run arm of the Sierra Club, has now begun in the great southern state of Georgia! This younger arm of The Sierra Club will be growing like wildfire, and winning campaigns with your help. Visit the Georgia SSC website today and get involved! Details...
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Learn to develop effective groups, network with other activists, then take what you've learned and put it to into action at your high school, campus, and community. The Georgia training will be held Jul 27-Aug 3 at Cloudlands Canyon Lodge. Registration is now open.
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Senator McCain Gets a ZERO - Tell Your Newspaper |
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Two weeks ago John McCain was the only Senator to duck a crucial vote on the future of clean energy in America. Now it turns out this missed vote is part of a pattern. Take Action: Help spread the word about McCain's 0% environmental voting record and write a letter to the editor.
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Five Questions You Should Ask the Presidential Candidates |
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Just in case you get a chance to ask any of the candidates a question or five, here's a list to get you started.
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Register to Vote - It's Easy! |
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 Register to vote now! It'll only take a few minutes, and it's easy! Register online at the GoVote.org website . OR download and print the Voter Registration Form, fill it out, and and mail it in!
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{npr.org} Georgia Wetlands Offer Cure for Drought |
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Nearly two decades ago, Clayton County began building a unique water treatment system that includes wetlands and reservoirs.
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{sapelonerr.org} Coastal Georgia Artist Brings Seasons of Sapelo to Atlanta |
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An exciting exhibition of artwork by artist Jeannine Cook, entitled Seasons on Sapelo, is on the road and taking scenes of Sapelo Island far from their coastal home.
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{ajc.com} Georgia second in U.S. in increased carbon emissions |
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Georgia is second only to Texas in increased carbon emissions from its power plants since 2002, according to a national report released Tuesday by an environmental advocacy group. Georgia had 20 percent increase in five years.
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REPORT: 2007 Chapter Gathering |
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Thanks to everyone who made the 2007 Annual Gathering a huge success!
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Congratulations to our Chapter webmaster, Charlotte Gardner, recipient of the Sierra Club's national Electronic Communication Award. The Georgia Chapter website was voted " Best Sierra Club Website".