Georgia County Government-August 2008

NACoNews Competition That’s Healthy for the Environment N ACo is sponsoring two national competitions for counties, both of which began July 1 and will run through Nov. 30. ENERGY STAR Change the World Campaign Formally known as the Change a Light Campaign, this year counties will collect pledges from county employees and residents to not only change a light in their home to an energy-efficient one, but to also choose among a variety of other actions they can take to help save energy (such as power managing computers, choosing ENERGY STAR appliances, or properly programming their thermostats). On average, each ENERGY STAR qualified CFL can prevent more than 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions and save about $40 over its lifetime. Three winning counties of this year’s competition will each receive 1,000 free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) from Office Depot! Drive Smarter Challenge Counties motivate and empower county employees and residents to educate themselves on how to reduce gasoline use by keeping their cars in good working order, driving less and driving more fuel efficiently. The Energy Information Administration estimates in 2008 that the average U.S. household will spend about $3,400 on gasoline. Three winning counties will receive 1,000 bottles each of fuel additive/cleaners from AutoZone! Fuel additive/cleaners are products applied to the fuel system to help vehicles be more fuel-efficient. By participating in these competitions your county will be helping its residents save money and be more environmentally friendly at a time when the economy, rising fuel prices and the environment are on everyone’s minds. Check the NACo Web site at www.greencounties.org/competitions to register your county as a participant in either or both competitions. You must be an elected county official or county staff member to register your county. When you register you will receive a packet of information including detailed instructions, templates, logos, outreach ideas and more! To learn more contact Kelly Zonderwyk at kzonderwyk@naco.org or (202) 942-4224. ■ 800.274.9000 www.clarkpattersonlee.com Atlanta Office 350 Town Center Avenue Suite 201 Suwanee, Georgia 30024 770.831.9000 518.585.6850 Geotechnical Environmental Geophysical Water Resources Materials Testing Special Inspections Planning Design Construction Services (770) 209-0029 www.unitedconsulting.com Clark Patterson Lee 1 Design Professionals 382165_United.indd 1 5/30/08 11:22:04 AM 386669_Clark.indd 6/12/08 8:48:56 AM ß Surveying ß Data Collection ß Planning and Design ß Landscape Architecture ß Transportation Engineering ß Subsurface Utility Engineering www.streetsmarts.us | (770) 813-0882 353044_G_Ben.indd 1 11/6/07 4:44:42 386915_StreetSmarts.indd 1 PM AUGUST 2008 www.accg.org 7/2/08 37 2:36:53 PM http://www.greencounties.org/competitions http://www.clarkpatterson.com http://www.unitedconsulting.com http://www.streetsmarts.us http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government- August 2008 Contents President’s Message County Matters Georgia’s Transportation Issues More Critical to Counties than Ever Expanding Rural Airports: Partnering for Economic Development in Upson County Meet DOT Commissioner Gena Abraham Bridge Infrastructure and Risk Counties and the Law: Georgia’s Fair Employment Practices Act Georgia’s Grand Old Courthouses: Coffee County Extension News: Infrastructure Investments Save County Funds Research Corner: Getting the Most Out of Your Research Discover the New Georgia Encyclopedia NACo News Staff News County Parade Index of Advertisers

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