Who Are We?
Healthier Georgia, Healthier Families is a Georgia-based public health and environmental education initiative.
We focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and practical policy solutions in communities impacted by long-term industrial contamination. Our work supports informed decision-making, fair property assessment practices, and responsible environmental stewardship.
We believe strong agriculture, strong communities, and strong public health can and should work together.
Our Mission?
The mission of Healthier Georgia, Healthier Families is to promote transparency, public health protection, and evidence-based policy solutions in communities impacted by long-term industrial contamination.
We seek to support accurate environmental data reporting, fair property valuation practices, responsible chemical oversight, and collaborative reform that strengthens both community well-being and Georgia’s agricultural leadership.
Our approach is rooted in research, accountability, and practical solutions that prioritize long-term health, environmental stewardship, and economic stability.
Our Legislative Work
Emergency Reform Zones Act (ERZ)
A CERCLA-Aligned Model Legislative Proposal
The Emergency Reform Zones (ERZ) Act is a nationwide legislative framework designed to protect communities impacted by long-term industrial contamination — particularly exposure to chemicals such as PFAS, glyphosate, and other persistent toxic substances manufactured and released since the 1950s.
While federal law — including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA / Superfund) — provides authority for cleanup and liability, it does not ensure fair taxation, financial relief, or real-time transparency for affected families. The ERZ Act fills those gaps.
Why This Matters?
For over 70 years, industrial chemicals were produced and permitted with limited long-term oversight. Many families now live on land that:
- Has decreased property value
- Carries potential health risks
- Faces ongoing environmental uncertainty
Residents should not bear the financial burden of contamination they did not cause.
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