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Byron earns WaterFirst designation from GEFA; local 4‑H member recognized
Summary
GEFA representatives presented Byron with a WaterFirst designation (Byron became the 41st designee). Mayor Michael Chidester presented a certificate to local 4‑H member Kloey Cummings for help with the presentation; Cummings said she 'had a lot of fun' participating.
Representatives from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority presented the City of Byron with a WaterFirst designation at the council meeting on Sept. 13, signaling Byron met nine criteria recognized by GEFA for water stewardship and planning.
David Gipson and Mandy DeVore of GEFA explained the designation and noted it can help the city secure reduced costs on future water‑related financing. Mayor Michael Chidester presented a certificate of appreciation to local 4‑H member Kloey Cummings for her assistance at a recent banquet and public presentation; Cummings told the council she "had a lot of fun doing it." The minutes record Byron as GEFA’s 41st WaterFirst designee.
Why it matters: WaterFirst recognition indicates the city has met specified water planning and management benchmarks that GEFA considers when assessing communities for technical recognition and potentially improved financing terms. The minutes do not list the nine criteria or project‑level details; the presentation was informational and the designation itself was recognized by unanimous consent in the minutes.
The council proceeded from the presentation to several consent and action items recorded in the minutes, including a loan modification with GEFA and other administrative approvals.
