# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: This workshop will provide a general overview of the WaterFirst program and discuss funding options for resilience.About this EventThis workshop is provided by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).Cost: This workshop is offered at no cost to participants.Lunch: Will be provided.Who should attend: This workshop is intended for Georgia water utilities, municipalities, and local governments interested in obtaining WaterFirst designation.Please be sure to add this event to your calendar after you receive your confirmation email.Please direct any questions about the WaterFirst Program to Virginia Thom at GEFA: vthom@gefa.ga.gov. For all other inquiries, contact info@ibenvironmental.com.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWelcome and Sign inInfo: Welcome: Mayor Doug Hollberg and Brandon Lewis, City of Griffin Opening Remarks: Judy Adler, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMAchieving WaterFirst DesignationInfo: Virginia Thom, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority?: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AMFinancial Benefits: Designee Case-Study Info: Stacey Isaac Berhazer, IB Environmental?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMNetworking Lunch?: 12:45 PM - 02:30 PMLocal Activity / Field TripInfo: Tour of the Harry Simmons Water Treatment Plant, which was constructed in 1929 for the treatment of drinking water in the Griffin area Tour of Downtown Griffin focusing on the City’s upcoming infrastructure renewal project which includes infrastructure renewal for water and stormwater systems to support the City’s downtown revitalization efforts?: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMSpecial Topic: Green Projects & InfrastrcutureInfo: Elizabeth Jurado, IB Environmental Cory Rayburn, Jacobs Kelly Prescott, Henry County Water Authority?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMWrap-Up/Adjourn?: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PMPanel: Perspectives from WaterFirst DesigneesInfo: Brandon Lewis, City of Griffin Chrissy Rubel, Gwinnett County Government Department Water Resources Pam Schalk, City of Thomasville - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/griffin/2026-waterfirst-informational-workshop/100001984582832676 - **Event Categories**: workshops, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Historic City Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Griffin - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic City Hall - **lat**: 33.2487965 - **long**: -84.2618631 - **full address**: Historic City Hall, 201 East Solomon Street, Griffin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/13fd4ae8c7b95a2ac5ca0f62fba2228f4b7aa6f00146166700856490105b024b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773922033 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop being held? - **A:** 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Historic City Hall, 201 East Solomon Street, Griffin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop? - **A:** 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop is organized by IB Environmental. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 WaterFirst Informational Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Griffin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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