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My name is Max Blau, and I'm a journalist reporting on Georgia's coal ash, the toxic waste left behind by burning coal. For this story, I'm looking to speak with the people who know coal ash best in Georgia. That includes residents who live by coal ash plants and ponds, people who work at power companies, policy makers, regulators and environmentalists.

Is this you or someone you know? Please answer the questions below.

There is a lot at stake – state leaders will soon decide how the company should dispose of this waste. Help me learn about coal ash so I can produce a piece of journalism that reflects your experiences and helps answer any questions you have?

IMPORTANT: Your personal information won't be used in an article without your permission.

A little bit about me: I'm an independent journalist who writes narrative and investigative stories for newspapers, magazines, and digital media outlets. Currently, I'm working with Georgia Health News, which is a part of ProPublica's Local Reporting Network. To read some of my work, visit my website maxcblau.com/writing. If you'd like to write me an email, I'm at maxcblau@gmail.com.

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What is your relationship to Georgia's coal ash?

I live in a community near a coal ash pond

I work in a community near a coal ash pond

I work/worked for a power company

I work/worked for a contractor hired by a power company

I'm a coal ash industry professional

I'm an environmental advocate or attorney

I work for a government agency

I'm a researcher or expert

I have a family member who is directly involved in coal ash issues

I'm an elected official

I'm a lobbyist

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What ash pond or plant are you most focused on?

Arkwright

Bowen

Branch

Hammond

Kraft

McDonough

McIntosh

McManus

Mitchell

Scherer

Yates

Other:

What problems have you seen first-hand related to coal ash in Georgia?

Where did you see these problems?

What causes these problems?

Is there a sensible way forward to address these problems? Are there success stories that address these same problems?

Research has found that the waste from coal plants is linked to increased rates of cancer, heart problems, trouble breathing, and other serious health conditions. Please tell us about any health issues you have that may be linked to coal plant waste.

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