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1/26/2023 01/26/2023	HCWA Hosting Annual Student Art Contest for Grades K-12 This year's theme asks contestants: "Why do you love water?"
1/18/2023 01/18/2023	HCWA Welcomes Two New Board Members, Selects Officers Bruce B. Holmes and Myra F. Lott join the Board following their appointments
1/16/2023 01/16/2023	HCWA 2022 Hunting Season a Hit Among Youth, Veterans Authority staff hosts three successful public hunts at Walnut Creek LAS
1/9/2023 01/09/2023	HCWA Wraps Up 2022 with Water & Wastewater System Awards Authority's Walnut Creek Lab also recognized for quality control and assurance
12/30/2022 12/30/2022	Union Grove Middle School Student Wins Essay Contest Sidney Spencer one of 15 regional winners from Metro Water District
12/28/2022 12/28/2022	HCWA Cares for More Than Just Water and Sewer Employees and Customers support charities during the holidays and all year
12/26/2022 12/26/2022	HCWA responding to high number of customer calls about leaks Significant volume of customer water loss creating peak demand on the system
12/9/2022 12/09/2022	From Weatherization Tips to Winter Fishing, We Have You Covered Tussahaw Reservoir Open on select weekends thru start of 2023 Fishing Season
11/28/2022 11/28/2022	Winners of the Henry County, Georgia Model Water Tower Comp Henry County Middle School students compete for chance at state title
11/22/2022 11/22/2022	HCWA Notifies EPD of Sewer Overflow Due to Failing Pipe Line clogged by grease coagulating with gravel and debris from pipe opening
11/14/2022 11/14/2022	HCWA Wins Hands of Hope Charity Kickball Tournament Authority joins other county and municipal agencies to raise money for a good cause
10/27/2022 10/27/2022	HCWA joins Henry County Stormwater for Rivers Alive Volunteers remove 1.59 tons of trash during annual cleanup
10/20/2022 10/20/2022	Imagine a Day Without Water -- for drinking, bathing, fire fighting... Water Industry recognizes Oct. 20th as a day to celebrate the value of water
10/10/2022 10/10/2022	HCWA Hosts 3,000+ Cubihatcha Kids for Annual Field Trips Henry County third grade students enjoy outdoor education classes and activities
9/23/2022 09/23/2022	HCWA and Henry County Stormwater Hosting Rivers Alive Volunteers Welcome for Annual Cleanup on Oct. 4th
9/5/2022 09/05/2022	After a Two-Year Hiatus, the Cubihatcha Kids are Back! Approximately 3,000 third graders to enjoy field trips at Cubihatcha
8/26/2022 08/26/2022	HCWA Facilities and Staff Applauded for Performance Authority brings home several state industry awards
8/5/2022 08/05/2022	HCWA Joins Bidnet Direct's Georgia Purchasing Group One of many initiatives to diversity and improve procurement process
7/22/2022 07/22/2022	A Special HCWA Summer School for Citizens Authority hosts first Citizen Academy for local residents
6/30/2022 06/30/2022	2022 Henry County Water Quality Report Is Out! HCWA met or exceeded all standards for drinking water safety
6/10/2022 06/10/2022	Kids Fishing Derby a Smashing Success! HCWA Cubihatcha Center hosts nearly 300 anglers
6/6/2022 06/06/2022	HCWA Hosts Summer Supplier Conference Small, local, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses
5/18/2022 05/18/2022	HCWA 2022 Kids Fishing Derby set for June 4 Cubihatcha, We Need 2 Read, and Teach a Child to Fish are sponsors
5/6/2022 05/06/2022	Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Results Are In Authority awards gift cards via drawing among participants
5/2/2022 05/02/2022	Community Shred Day Marks Tax Season's End A steady stream of guests dispose of business documents
4/25/2022 04/25/2022	Cubihatcha Welcomes Strong Rock on Earth Day Third graders enjoy the experience of outdoor education
4/18/2022 04/18/2022	HCWA hosts 2022 Youth Leadership Henry Class Students tour Tussahaw and Cubihatcha for service project
4/15/2022 04/15/2022	HCWA Hosting Community Shred Day on April 30 With tax season over, documents can be safely recycled
4/4/2022 04/04/2022	HCWA Pays Tribute to Retired General Manager Lindy Farmer honored for 40 years of service to the Authority
3/14/2022 03/14/2022	Find and Fix your leaks during Fix A Leak Week HCWA giving out Leak Detection 'Pots of Gold' on St. Patty's Day
3/2/2022 03/02/2022	Fishing Season Underway at HCWA Reservoirs Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga Open now through November
2/28/2022 02/28/2022	Metro Water District Hosts Essay Contest Zoe Tillman from Strong Rock is the winner from Henry County
2/21/2022 02/21/2022	HCWA's Metro Water District STREAM Award Authority honored for educational workshops for teachers
2/11/2022 02/11/2022	Alton Head Honored for Service HCWA Employee receives General Manager's Award
2/4/2022 02/04/2022	Authority Board Re-elects its Slate of Officers All African American Female leaders begin second year
1/28/2022 01/28/2022	Tony Carnell Begins Tenure as General Manager The first African American GM in HCWA's 60-year history
1/21/2022 01/21/2022	HCWA Joins MLK Metro Atlanta Service Project Providing winter care packages to celebrate MLK Day
1/17/2022 01/17/2022	Georgia Model Tower Winners for Henry County Middle School students star in engineering challenge
1/10/2022 01/10/2022	HCWA Brings Home State Industry Awards Excellence for Water and Sewer Systems among the honors
12/16/2021 12/16/2021	Volunteers Come Out For Henry County Rivers Alive HCWA joins Henry County Stormwater for annual cleanup
11/30/2021 11/30/2021	HCWA Partnering with Southern Crescent Tech Authority recruiting future water professionals
11/9/2021 11/09/2021	HCWA General Manager Retiring At Year's End Lindy Farmer says goodby after 40 years leading the Authority
11/2/2021 11/02/2021	HCWA Announces Art Contest Winners Local students use art to Imagine A Day Without Water
11/1/2021 11/01/2021	HCWA Joins Henry Co. Stormwater for Rivers Alive Annual river cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13
10/25/2021 10/25/2021	Hunting Season Serves Multiple Purposes Participants praise the quality of HCWA Youth Deer Hunts
10/21/2021 10/21/2021	Imagine A Day Without Water Set For Oct. 21 HCWA hosts art contest to promote the value of water
9/24/2021 09/24/2021	HCWA Assists With Hurricane Relief Efforts Henry County comes together to assist Louisiana residents
9/1/2021 09/01/2021	HCWA General Manager Honored for Service Lindy Farmer Receives William Greene Award from GAWWA
8/23/2021 08/23/2021	HCWA Hosts Junior Commissioners at Tussahaw Honor Students Invited to Pursue Careers in the Water Industry
8/2/2021 08/02/2021	HCWA Welcomes Newest Board Member Fred Mays Joins HCWA Board as Member At-Large
7/19/2021 07/19/2021	HCWA Expands Procurement Opportunities Authority welcomes bids from diverse, local businesses
7/1/2021 07/01/2021	Henry County Water Quality Report Annual Report reveals what's in your drinking water and why?
6/14/2021 06/14/2021	Tussahaw Plant Judged Best in Georgia Water professionals award facility Plant of the Year
6/1/2021 06/01/2021	New Drive Thru Lane A Welcome Addition Customer Safety of concern during pandemic
5/10/2021 05/10/2021	HCWA Receives Four Major Industry Awards Public Education and Treatment Facilities Honored
5/3/2021 05/03/2021	It's Drinking Water Week! First week in May includes Water Professionals Appreciation Day
4/30/2021 04/30/2021	Please Use Water Wisely During Outdoor Watering Your Better Yard: Water-Saving Landscaping Tips for You
4/23/2021 04/23/2021	Don't Believe the Hype! You Can't Flush Wet Wipes! Please do not flush even those labeled as "flushable" wipes
4/16/2021 04/16/2021	HCWA Recognizes Essay Contest Winner Nick Spann of Strong Rock Middle is Henry County's winner
4/9/2021 04/09/2021	HCWA hosts Youth Leadership Henry Class Students tour Cubihatcha Center for service project
3/22/2021 03/22/2021	Customer Appreciation for Fixing Leaks Customers Receive "Pots of Gold" with Water Efficiency Kits
3/8/2021 03/08/2021	HCWA Celebrating Fix A Leak Week with Pots of Gold Water Conservation gift bags reflect Customer Appreciation
3/1/2021 03/01/2021	HCWA Kicks off 2021 Fishing Season Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga Reservoirs open to the public
2/16/2021 02/16/2021	HCWA Celebrates a Historic Election of Officers All female, African American Officers are a first in HCWA History
1/22/2021 01/22/2021	HCWA Cares About Its Community Employees support causes thru payroll deductions and as volunteers
1/4/2021 01/04/2021	Henry County GA Model Water Tower Competition HCWA announces winning Middle Schoolers
12/28/2020 12/28/2020	HCWA Adds Extra Drive Thru Lane to Headquarters Second lane offers added convenience for bill payment
12/14/2020 12/14/2020	Winterization Tips Can Save You Money And prevent water loss from frozen water line leaks and pipe bursts
11/30/2020 11/30/2020	HCWA wins Water and Sewer System Awards GAWP rates the Authority among the best of the best
11/16/2020 11/16/2020	HCWA Hosts 2020 Rivers Alive at Gardner Reservoir Thanks to Henry County Stormwater and Atlanta Motor Speedway
10/26/2020 10/26/2020	HCWA Announces 2020 Art Contest Winners Students Use Drawings to Imagine A Day Without Water
10/19/2020 10/19/2020	HCWA Engineering Division Supports A Friend's House Authority employees donate food items for young residents
10/12/2020 10/12/2020	Septic Tank Maintenance Protects Water Quality Some tips to help keep your septic tank safe
10/9/2020 10/09/2020	Georgia Water Tower Competition Going Virtual Projects will be judged by HCWA water professionals
10/5/2020 10/05/2020	Don't forget to vote! Election Day is Nov. 3rd Early voting starts Oct. 12, at various Henry County sites
10/2/2020 10/02/2020	HCWA Hosting Imagine A Day Without Water Art Contest Students raise awareness for event
9/25/2020 09/25/2020	Georgia Rivers Alive Awards HCWA Cleanup Youth Leadership Henry honored for best group cleanup
9/18/2020 09/18/2020	HCWA Offers Convenient Payment Options Customers have choices to pay bills safely during pandemic
9/10/2020 09/10/2020	Commercial Customers Making WaterSense HCWA Giving Away Free Water Efficient Spray Valves to Commercial Kitchens
9/4/2020 09/04/2020	Indian Creek Plant Passes the WET Test Treated wastewater looks as clear as drinking water
8/24/2020 08/24/2020	Charitable Assistance for Customers in Need HCWA customers "round up" to help others with utility bill payments
8/17/2020 08/17/2020	Is My Water Safe to Drink? Absolutely! Drinking water treatment provides safeguards against Coronavirus
8/10/2020 08/10/2020	What is a Pressure Reducing Valve? Why are they important for the safety of your home?
7/24/2020 07/24/2020	SCTC Training Future Water Professionals HCWA Partnership Continues to Bear Fruit
7/6/2020 07/06/2020	Is Your Landscape Water Smart? Save water and money with (water) smart landscaping
6/26/2020 06/26/2020	HCWA Update on COVID-19 Response Staying safe during the current pandemic
6/15/2020 06/15/2020	HCWA releases Water Quality Report Scientific data reveals HCWA water clean, safe to drink
5/22/2020 05/22/2020	HCWA Contributes to Henry County's Class 2 Fire Rating Water Supply Accounts for 40% of Overall Grade
5/4/2020 05/04/2020	Authority Receives Nine Industry Awards State association honors select employees, programs, and facilities
4/20/2020 04/20/2020	An Unanticipated Consequence of Covid-19 HCWA dealing with sewer line clogs due to wet wipes and grease
3/27/2020 03/27/2020	HCWA Caring for Customers During Coronavirus Authority implements preventive, safety measure in phases
3/14/2020 03/14/2020	Public Ed Events in March are Cancelled Fix a Leak Week Celebration on 3/17 and Youth Leadership Henry on 3/21 called off
3/3/2020 03/03/2020	Public Fishing Season Opens for 2020 Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga Reservoirs accessible with permit
2/28/2020 02/28/2020	Water Conservation Can Save You Money Top 10 Tips for Wise Water Use
2/7/2020 02/07/2020	HCWA Recognized for System Excellence Utility's Water and Sewer Systems, Laboratory Among State's Best
1/27/2020 01/27/2020	HCWA Recognizes Essay Contest Winner Dedrick Cooper Writes Winning Piece on "WhaTER a Dream"
1/21/2020 01/21/2020	That's a Wrap! Another Successful Hunting Season! HCWA, Henry County Water Authority, HCWA Hunting Season, HCWA Land Management
1/13/2020 01/13/2020	Future Water Professionals Enrolled at SCTC HCWA partnership with Southern Crescent Technical College bearing fruit
1/6/2020 01/06/2020	Weatherizing Your Home or Business Can Make a Difference Winterization tips can save money from leaks and pipe bursts
12/20/2019 12/20/2019	Congrats to Model Water Tower Winners Henry County Middle School students compete in regional competition
12/2/2019 12/02/2019	HCWA partners with Southern Crescent Technical College College now offering Water Quality Technician Certificate Program
11/18/2019 11/18/2019	HCWA Awards Art Contest Winners Henry County Students Learn How to Imagine a Day Without Water
11/11/2019 11/11/2019	HCWA Hosting GA Model Water Tower Competition Locust Grove and Austin Road Middle School Students are Participating
11/4/2019 11/04/2019	Making WaterSense With Home Improvements Kitchen and Bath upgrades offer opportunities for water conservation
11/1/2019 11/01/2019	Real Men Wear Pink HCWA Division Manager Scott Harrison Among Them
10/28/2019 10/28/2019	Henry County Under Level 1 Drought Declaration HCWA encouraging water conservation among customers
10/18/2019 10/18/2019	HCWA Asks Students to "Imagine a Day Without Water" Poster Contest Raises Awareness of Water Resources, Conservation
10/14/2019 10/14/2019	Atlanta Motor Speedway Keeping "Rivers Alive" AMS joins Henry County Stormwater, the HCWA and its Cubihatcha Center for annual river cleanup
10/7/2019 10/07/2019	HCWA hosts more than 3,000 Cubihatcha Kids Henry County 3rd graders enjoy field trips for outdoor education
10/1/2019 10/01/2019	Don't Forget to Vote on Nov. 5th Check voter registration for new polling info
9/16/2019 09/16/2019	HCWA hosting field trips for Cubihatcha Kids Third graders from Henry County School visiting the HCWA Cubihatcha Center
9/3/2019 09/03/2019	Consider Upgrading Your Home with High Efficiency Toilets There may be incentives for you to do so!
8/23/2019 08/23/2019	HCWA Hunting Season Has Four Events This Fall Youth hunts a part of HCWA outdoor recreation programming
8/9/2019 08/09/2019	HCWA hosts Henry County teachers for Rain to Drain workshops Educators spend four days touring HCWA facilities
7/26/2019 07/26/2019	GAWP honors two HCWA employees Water Professionals receive accolades for tenure of service
7/15/2019 07/15/2019	HCWA awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting Annual Financial Report recognized for the ninth straight year
7/1/2019 07/01/2019	Water Quality Report reveals tap water safety HCWA met or exceeded all standards for drinking water quality in 2018
6/28/2019 06/28/2019	Water Efficient Landscapes Can Save You Money Conserving water can impact the wallet, too
6/21/2019 06/21/2019	Outdoor Watering Schedule for Summer Customers should water daily before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
6/10/2019 06/10/2019	WaterSense Homes Save Water, Energy, and Money Conservation can take place inside and outside your home
5/31/2019 05/31/2019	HCWA Customers Have Payment Options Convenience is key to customer service
5/20/2019 05/20/2019	HCWA educates students at Children's Water Festival Annual event celebrates national Drinking Water Week
5/5/2019 05/05/2019	HCWA to host activities for Children's Water Festival Event to celebrate national Drinking Water Week
5/3/2019 05/03/2019	HCWA Towaliga Plant Selected Best in Georgia Facilities and Employees Win Industry Awards
4/8/2019 04/08/2019	Youth Leadership Henry visits HCWA Campus Students learn about water and sewer operations
4/2/2019 04/02/2019	HCWA Customer Appreciation caps off Fix A Leak Week Customers enjoy cookout while gaining valuable tips on finding and fixing household leaks
3/15/2019 03/15/2019	HCWA celebrating national Fix a Leak Week March 18-24 Customer Appreciation to conclude the workweek on March 22
3/1/2019 03/01/2019	HCWA Reservoirs Open for Fishing Tussahaw and Upper Towaliga offer outdoor recreation from March through November
2/18/2019 02/18/2019	HCWA 2019 Board Members Sworn In Two new members join the Authority Board
1/25/2019 01/25/2019	HCWA hosts Georgia Model Water Tower Competition Henry County Middle Schoolers enjoy visit to Tussahaw Plant
1/7/2019 01/07/2019	HCWA Welcomes the New Year with Top Industry Awards Georgia Association of Water Professionals recognizes HCWA for system and service excellence
12/21/2018 12/21/2018	Winterization Tips to Protect Pipes from Freezing And HCWA Winter Fishing Weekends, too
11/19/2018 11/19/2018	HCWA Employees Assist Hurricane Victims in Need A special Veteran's Day feature
10/29/2018 10/29/2018	Henry County Rivers Alive is Saturday Nov. 3 HCWA partnering with Henry County Stormwater
8/3/2018 08/03/2018	HCWA Honored with Industry Awards Individuals and facilities recognized for performance and excellence
6/25/2018 06/25/2018	The 2018 Henry County Quality Report Is Here! Henry Country's water meets or exceeds all standards for drinking water safety
5/18/2018 05/18/2018	HCWA Supports Annual Children's Water Festival Metro Water District event targets students from Henry County
4/27/2018 04/27/2018	HCWA Presents Program at NSTA Conference Rain to Drain Workshop success shared with educators from across the country
3/29/2018 03/29/2018	HCWA Leaders Reflect on the Loss of Buddy Welch Authority Legal Counsel will be deeply missed
3/16/2018 03/16/2018	HCWA Celebrating Fix a Leak Week Find out how to find and fix household leaks
2/26/2018 02/26/2018	HCWA welcomes the public to the 2018 Fishing Season Two reservoirs open on select days from March 2 through the end of November
2/12/2018 02/12/2018	Henry County Middle Schooler Recognized as an Essay Contest Winner HCWA partners in event with Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
1/16/2018 01/16/2018	HCWA Celebrates New Year with top industry awards Authority recognized for water and sewer system excellence
12/25/2017 12/25/2017	HCWA Celebrates Holidays with Charitable Assistance Partnerships with local non-profits reflect employee, customer generosity
12/1/2017 12/01/2017	HCWA hosts Georgia Model Water Tower Competition Middle School Students test science knowledge
11/10/2017 11/10/2017	HCWA hosts Rivers Alive cleanup Volunteers remove one ton of trash from local watershed
10/6/2017 10/06/2017	HCWA hosts Cubihatcha Kids for Field Trips Henry County Third Graders Engaged in Outdoor Education
8/18/2017 08/18/2017	Rain to Drain Workshops Introduce Teachers to HCWA Operations Henry County Educators tour HCWA facilities for teaching ideas
7/7/2017 07/07/2017	HCWA Celebrates Plant of the Year Award Water Authority facilities rated among the best in the state
6/30/2017 06/30/2017	HCWA Water Meets or Exceeds Industry Standards Annual Water Quality Report provides peace of mind for water customers
6/16/2017 06/16/2017	CIP Includes $900 million in Future Projects 2 Mil Tax allows Authority to reduce long-term debt and invest in system improvements
6/2/2017 06/02/2017	HCWA Celebrates National Drinking Water Week Public enjoys Open House at Tussahaw Water Treatment Plant
4/7/2017 04/07/2017	HCWA Kicks Off 2017 Public Fishing Season Anglers enjoy fishing select reservoirs
3/16/2017 03/16/2017	EPD reduces Drought Response from Level 2 to Level 1 HCWA reservoirs nearly full as customers resume daily outdoor watering
3/9/2017 03/09/2017	Finding and fixing household leaks can save residents water and money HCWA partnering with The Home Depot in Ellenwood for Fix-A-Leak event on March 18
2/24/2017 02/24/2017	Henry County Chamber of Commerce names HCWA as its 2016 Business of the Year Authority receives accolades during Chamber’s 50th Annual Banquet
2/15/2017 02/15/2017	HCWA Board welcomes two new Members, elects slate of Officers for 2017 Warren Holder and Roslyn Williams join Authority following their appointments
1/25/2017 01/25/2017	Woodland Middle School student among winners of Metro Water District Essay Contest Contest challenges youth to consider: “Why is water conservation important?”
1/16/2017 01/16/2017	HCWA celebrates the New Year with top water and sewer system awards Georgia Association of Water Professionals recognizes the Authority for operations excellence
12/12/2016 12/12/2016	HCWA wrapping up successful fishing and hunting seasons for 2016 Winter fishing continues at Tussahaw Reservoir on a limited basis through March 1
11/18/2016 11/18/2016	HCWA addresses worsening drought conditions Georgia EPD declares Level 2 Drought Response for 52 counties, including Henry
11/7/2016 11/07/2016	HCWA hosts Georgia Model Water Tower Competition for Henry County Schools Event challenges middle school students to design and build functioning water towers
10/17/2016 10/17/2016	Approximately 3,000 Henry County third graders enjoy field trips to HCWA Cubihatcha Center This year was the 14th anniversary of field trips for Henry County’s “Cubihatcha Kids.”
9/13/2016 09/13/2016	Henry County included in Georgia EPD Level 1 Drought Response Declaration Customers can water outdoors daily, but NOT between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8/8/2016 08/08/2016	HCWA customers watering according to “pre-drought” conditions Outdoor Water Use Schedule is daily from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., until further notice
7/20/2016 07/20/2016	Metro Water District recognizes HCWA Public Outreach and Education Authority wins STREAM Award for program and project excellence
7/8/2016 07/08/2016	Henry County Water Quality Report assures drinking water safety HCWA received a clean bill of health as water quality provider
5/16/2016 05/16/2016	Henry County Water Authority sweeps statewide Plant of the Year Awards Utility employee also wins Georgia Meter Madness competition
5/13/2016 05/13/2016	HCWA continues public outreach by trying to ‘WOW’ local students Wonder of Water (WOW) Festival will be a highlight of Drinking Water Week
4/21/2016 04/21/2016	HCWA advocates fixing household leaks and installing WaterSense toilets Water professionals remind customers of HCWA Toilet Rebate Program

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