Show Notes
Horace Gee, Utilities Director for the City of Winder, discusses what it really takes to keep a city running behind the scenes. From managing water, gas, wastewater, and stormwater systems to preparing for population growth and extreme weather, Horace offers an eye-opening look at the essential work his team does every single day.
He also shares one of the city’s most ambitious projects to date: converting an old rock quarry into a billion-gallon water reservoir that will secure Winder’s water future for decades. Learn how this forward-thinking initiative—and smart reuse of treated wastewater—supports sustainable growth while protecting vital natural resources.
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