Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has nominated Allen Barnes to be the new Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Gov. Perdue has asked the Georgia Board of Natural Resources to confirm the appointment at its meeting on October 28, 2009. Barnes is a partner in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding, practicing environmental law.
Barnes has a distinguished career of public and private service in environmental management, law and education. From 2002 through 2005, he served as the Chief of Staff to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 Administrator. In that position, he worked closely with Georgia EPD and the other seven southeastern states’ environmental agencies and EPA headquarters in Washington. He also served as the Interim Director of the Office of External Affairs at EPA Region 4, working with U.S. senators, congressmen and their state counterparts. At EPA, he worked on the most significant environmental issues in the Southeast.
Prior to joining EPA in 2002, Barnes taught environmental policy and law at Mississippi State University from 1995 to 2002. From 1983 to 1995 in Pensacola, Fla., he was in private practice, served as a prosecutor for the State of Florida and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. He joined King & Spalding as a partner in the environmental section in 2005.
Barnes earned a J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi and a B.S. degree from the University of West Florida.
Robert D. Hays, Jr., Chairman of King & Spalding, applauded Barnes’ appointment by Gov. Perdue and noted, “Allen has served as a senior EPA official, a federal and state prosecutor, a teacher and an environmental lawyer. In each of these positions he has been a leader who has demonstrated the ability to listen to competing interests and fashion solutions that further the public interest in the protection of the environment and sustainability of the economy.”
Hays added, “We are sorry to lose him at King & Spalding, but honored that Allen has been chosen for this important position. This appointment is consistent with the long tradition of King & Spalding lawyers who have performed public service by agreeing to serve in key positions in our state and federal governments.”
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Allen Barnes Nominated as Director of Georgia Environmental Protection Division
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MLB, Atlanta Braves, and 'People' to recognize Atlanta-Area Community "All Star" at 2009 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves and PEOPLE have launched a national campaign, "People All-Stars Among Us," which will recognize individuals who have served their communities in extraordinary ways. Fans are encouraged to nominate those from the Atlanta-area who are making a difference within the community. This initiative is part of the 2009 MLB All-Star Summer program dedicated to charitable initiatives and recognition of the important role of community service.
Braves fans can log on to www.PeopleAllStars.com through May 22 to nominate themselves as well as community "All-Stars" they would like to recognize within the Atlanta-area. Three finalists representing the Braves will be announced in June and the public will vote online for one winner among the finalists to represent the club at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game on July 14 in St. Louis.
All 30 winners will be integrated into the All-Star Week festivities in St. Louis and honored during the All-Star Game pre-game ceremony. One winning "All-Star Among Us" will be featured in PEOPLE editorial the week of the MLB All-Star Game.
Major League Baseball will dedicate 2009 All-Star Summer to raising funds and awareness for charitable initiatives and celebrating the importance of community service. The charity and community service initiatives, which will be themed "Going Beyond," will be the most extensive in Major League Baseball All-Star history and will complement the celebration of history and traditions of baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. Major League Baseball will focus its efforts on three key pillars - Health, Youth Development and Community - by supporting healthcare organizations and education programs, increasing opportunities for young people to play baseball, acting in an environmentally-conscious manner and celebrating the community service accomplishments of everyday citizens.
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