Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Reps. Bishop & Williams Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Across Georgia through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced bipartisan infrastructure law funding to build more electric vehicle chargers across Georgia. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock, alongside Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), are delivering Federal funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure […]

Ray Clark Announces Retirement

The Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Ray Clark upon the occasion of his official retirement. In June 2023, it was announced that Mr. Clark would be retiring from his formal role as a Senior Consultant for the MGCAC. He will continue to be available on a part-time advisory […]

James Vaughn Named to USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 26 members to serve on the Task Force for Agricultural Air Quality Research. Among the newly appointed members, who will serve terms of up to two years beginning January 4, 2021, and ending in 2023, is Mr. James A. Vaughn of Forsyth, Georgia. Mr. Vaughn is […]

MGCAC Receives NADO Impact Award for Brosnan Yard Locomotive Conversions

In partnership with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, and Norfolk Southern, the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition (MGCAC) has received a 2020 NADO Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). The Impact Award program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improved […]

MGCAC Adopts Model Solar Ordinance

At the regular MGCAC meeting on June 11, 2020, the Executive Board approved a model solar ordinance for counties and municipalities throughout the Middle Georgia region. With the hard work of the coalition’s Air Quality Advisory Committee, MGCAC was able to produce a template that can be adopted by local governments who are looking to […]

Chairman Ned Sanders Receives EPA’s 2019 Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award

In a ceremony hosted in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized former Houston County Commission Chairman, Ned Sanders, with the 2019 Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award. Through this award program, EPA recognizes and honors individuals whose efforts have helped to make progress in achieving cleaner […]

MGCAC Receives Visionary Leadership Award

At the Annual Partner’s Meeting of the Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition was announced as the 2019 SEDC Visionary Leadership Award Winner for all the outstanding efforts to improve air quality in Middle Georgia. Particular projects of note related to MGCAC’s recognition include the successful conversion of […]

Solarize Middle Georgia Campaign Concluded

On August 1, 2019, Solarize Middle Georgia completed its campaign to expand access to affordable small-scale solar energy systems throughout the region. The campaign is proud to announce that Solarize Middle Georgia met its goal of Tier 6 residential pricing ($2.75/watt), the lowest available price on solar energy in Middle Georgia! Thanks for making Middle […]

New Locomotives Dedicated at Brosnan Yard

The Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition, Norfolk Southern, Georgia EPD, community partners, and more gathered at Brosnan Yard to celebrate the dedication of six new eco-friendly locomotives (including three mother-slug sets). These locomotives replace a total of nine old diesel locomotives operating at Brosnan Yard. As a result of efforts by the MGCAC, Norfolk Southern […]