Two energy-conscious roof replacements and satellite imaging to detect underground pipe leaks helped a Georgia county win recognition as an environmental steward.
In January 2018, the Atlanta Regional Commission certified Rockdale County as a 2017 Green Community at the silver level, up from bronze. The Green Communities program was the first in the nation seeking to transform a region by promoting sustainability through a certification program for local governments.
Thirteen cities and seven counties have been certified under the program, which encourages local governments to invest in sustainability by conserving water, adding green space, collecting hazardous waste and conserving electricity.
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