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Green Drinks Returns at The Conservancy at Potts Mountain
An Evening of Conversation, Inspiration, and Conservationism

Marble Hill (Jasper), GA – Green Drinks makes a triumphant return at The Conservancy at Potts Mountain, inviting community members, conservation advocates, and students to a memorable night celebrating environmental resilience and victory. Join The Atlantic Coast Conservancy on Thursday, September 18, 2025 for this free event which opens at 5:00 PM with an hour of complimentary beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and casual networking in the serene landscapes of Potts Mountain.

Veteran environmental attorney and President of Georgians for the Okefenokee, Josh Marks, takes the stage at 6:00pm to unpacks the multi-decade campaign that successfully stopped the Twin Pines strip-mining threat to the swamp—a story of determination, strategic advocacy, and regional pride.

Whether you’re inspired by environmental triumphs, eager to spark new collaborations, or simply seeking quality conversation in a beautiful setting—this event delivers all that.

About the Speaker & Host
Josh Marks is a distinguished environmental attorney and current President of Georgians for the Okefenokee, a nonprofit group devoted to safeguarding the Okefenokee Swamp through legal action, policy advocacy, and public education. With deep roots in environmental advocacy, Marks played instrumental roles in two landmark campaigns: the successful legal and public fight against DuPont’s mining plans in the late 1990s, and more recently, the drive to thwart Twin Pines Minerals’ mining proposal. His leadership has illuminated how law, media, grassroots engagement, and accountability can combine to protect Georgia’s most treasured ecosystems.

The venue, The Conservancy at Potts Mountain, stewarded by the Atlantic Coast Conservancy, stands as a model of sustainability in practice. Its 1,400-acre property reflects thoughtful land management, from conservation easements to innovative ecosystem service projects including natural burials, Agrivoltaics, and sustainable forest use. This event is not just a gathering—it’s an invitation to experience conservation in action. Green Drinks is a popular informal network connecting individuals interested in environmental issues. Emphasizing conversation, collaboration, and community, these gatherings are welcoming, adaptable, and grassroots by nature.

Event At-A-Glance
Date:    Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time:   5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: The Conservancy at Potts Mountain, 695 Whitley Rd S, Marble Hill, GA 30148
Cost:    Free