Our Beyond Factory Farm committee needs you to help build support for smaller producers raising sustainable, healthy chicken that is better for the planet. Our next meeting is Monday, June 11, 7:00pm at the GA Chapter office. Contact Leah Garces at Leah.Garces@ciwf.org.uk for more info.

On July 31, 2012, Georgians will vote on a series of 12 regional referenda concerning the imposition of a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST). After much deliberation, the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club is recommending a "no" vote on the T-SPLOST in all 12 regions.

By pledging to spend more time outside, you are entered to win a free Sierra Club Outings trip to Washington's rugged North Cascades, where you will visit breathtaking gorges, waterfalls, and mountain vistas.

We're going back to our John Muir roots by hosting a series of 4 outings (1 every Saturday in April) where you can learn about special, threatened places in GA. Suggested donation: $25 per person, per trip.

Our latest appeal of the Plant Washington air pollution permit, which does not include limits that comply with the recent EPA mercury rule, will be held on Wednesday, March 28th, in the Office of State Administrative Hearings, 230 Peachtree Street NW Suite 850 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact…

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We're going back to our John Muir roots by hosting a series of 4 outings (1 every Saturday in April) where you can learn about threatened places in GA. A suggested donation of $100 is requested per person.

Now in its fifth year, the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference -- the nations leading forum for sharing ideas and strategies to build a green economy and create good, green jobs -- is headed to Atlanta! The conference will feature two days of exciting speakers and informative workshops, bringing togethe…

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Your support counts! Join, renew or donate to the Sierra Club, and help us work to preserve wildlands and wildlife, keep our air and water clean, and solve global warming.

Do you care about America's security? Do you hate paying so much for gas? If the answer is YES, then join us on Tue, Jan 10 at 6pm for a special showing of and panel discussion on this enlightening film!

Shop at the Sierra Club store for great gifts -- calendars, books, cards, posters, and more. And remember: A portion of the proceeds of all sales directly supports the Sierra Club's programs and activities.

The country's longest-running campaign against construction of a new coal plant has ended. LS Power announced Dec 12 that it will cancel plans to build the Longleaf Energy Station in Blakely, GA.

(NOTE: time change to 7:15p) Were you bummed at the end of Who Killed the Electric Car? Well join us for a ray of hope as we screen Revenge of the Electric Car at the Midtown Arts Cinema, Dec 5, at 7:15pm . The screening is free, but you must RSVP…

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Were you bummed at the end of Who Killed the Electric Car? Well join us for a ray of hope as we screen Revenge of the Electric Car at the Midtown Arts Cinema, Dec 5, at 7:25pm. The screening is free, but you must RSVP to reserve your seat.

The Transportation Investment Act (TIA) is playing out like the 2011 Braves season: It started out with a lot of hope and promise, was in good shape by mid-season, but blew a long lead in the end.

2 highway projects that represent 1/5 of the 60-mile Northern Arc proposal were submitted as candidates for the Atlanta Regional T-SPLOST - and one made the list! Send a message to the Roundtable: we don't want this road!

In Dec 2010, our GreenLaw and Southern Environmental Law Center attorneys convinced a judge to send the Plant Washington air permit back to GA EPD. A public hearing on the new permit is at 6:30p, Aug 18, Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Sandersville.

Bloomberg Philanthropies will bring $50 million to our fight to end coal and promote clean energy. This is a game changer, but we can't win without you: Tell us what you can do to help us move Beyond Coal.

This documentary follows a group of W. Virginians as they try to prevent coal companies from mining a local mountaintop. Discussion leaders include State Senator Robert Brown and author Chuck Leavell. To RSVP, go to the GA Chapter website.

Join us for a Kickin' Coal Kickball Match at Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA on July 23. Come for coffee and muffins at 9:30am; the game starts with the first pitch at 10am. Free and open to the public.

This documentary follows a group of W. Virginians as they try to prevent coal companies from mining a local mountaintop. Discussion leaders include State Senator Robert Brown and author Chuck Leavell.

Calling all students! Learn to develop effective groups, network with other activists, then put your training into action at your high school, campus, and community. Space is limited, so apply today!

It's Atlanta's 2nd annual car-free celebration! Bike, run, take classes, create art, listen to music, hula hoop, all for free! The festival is returning to downtown Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 10am-2pm and Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 4-8pm.

What we eat, how it's produced, and how it gets to us has huge impacts on our health and the health of our environment. Come learn more and help us form a committee that helps the Georgia Chapter work on these important issues. Monday, June 13th at the Chapter…

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On June 16, people nationwide will ditch the gas pump and use public transit to get to work, school, and play. Tell Congress and President Obama that we need a world-class public transportation system that moves us off oil.

Get your tickets now for our annual Horizon Theatre Fundraiser! This year's play is "Avenue Q", the Tony award winner for Best Musical. Proceeds go to our Atlanta Inner City Outings program for children.