Statement from the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter is horrified by the killing of an Atlanta forest defender known as Tortuguita by state police and we continue to rise in solidarity with the movement to protect the Weelaunee Forest.
We reject the mischaracterization by media and state/city leaders of referring the opposition to this project as “outside agitators.” Thousands of Atlantans and many local organizations, including the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter, came together over the last two years to voice their opposition to this project to Atlanta’s Mayor and City Council. They submitted public comments, sent emails to their representatives, organized marches and rallies, canvassed neighborhoods, and more.
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