ATLANTA— State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) appeared as a keynote speaker during the Georgia Environmental Conference on Jekyll Island on Thursday, August 22, 2013.
“I am proud to have represented the state of Georgia at the Georgia Environmental Conference,” said Rep. Smith. “As the Chairman of the Natural Resources and Environment Committee, it was important for me to meet with other experts in the field.”
The Annual Georgia Environmental Conference is the state’s largest and most comprehensive educational opportunity for professionals practicing in the environmental arena. The conference was attended by an estimated 500 state, local and federal government officials, business and industry experts, water planning districts, universities, public health officials, solid waste and recycling experts, and many others with a strong interest in Georgia’s Environmental Programs.
Every year, the conference seeks to allow environmental professionals the opportunity to exchange information and share ideas regarding environmental concerns in Georgia. The curriculum offers over 50 unique courses, allowing attendees to design their own personalized curriculum by selecting seven to eight educational courses while receiving approved Continuing Education credits. With the combined efforts of the state’s leading environmental organizations, the Georgia Environmental Conference has proven to be a valued educational supplement focused on sustaining the future for the people of Georgia.
For more information on the annual Georgia Environmental Conference, please click here.
Representative Lynn Smith represents the citizens of District 70, which includes portions of Carroll and Coweta counties. She was elected into the House of Representatives in 1996, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee. She also serves on the Appropriations, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, and Rules committees.
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