Sam Olens, chair of the Cobb County Commission, Von NKosi, manager of the Mixed Income Communities Initiative, and John Sibley, president of the Georgia Conservancy, will debate how the region can accommodate growth from their prospective in local government, housing and the environment.

The discussion will take place during the luncheon for the day-long summit.

The Citizen's Summit also features workshops, tours of smart growth projects and a first ever Community Awards reception for local governments that are taking the lead to create livable and sustainable communities.

It provides an opportunity to learn about key environmental, growth and development issues as well as the nuts and bolts of more environmentally sustainable living. The Citizen's Summit/Environmental Living Conference will bring together everyday citizens, community activists, planning, energy and building professionals to make the connections, gain the knowledge and tools and create the vision for a more sustainable Georgia.ÊÊÊ Ê

The cost to attend the Citizen's Summit is $30 per person, including lunch, with discounts available to students. It will be followed by the Community Awards Reception from 4-6 p.m. free of charge.

For more information, call 404-607-1262 ext 221, or visit https://georgia.sierraclub.org/conservation/sprawl.