Alpharetta To Host Workshop on Radon

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Next week, the city of Alpharetta and the University of Georgia Extension - Fulton County will offer a free workshop on radon.

The workshop will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Alpharetta City Hall.

This class will offer important information to homeowners, renters, senior citizens, real estate agents, lenders, and anyone interested in their health.

Workshop presenter will be Gabrielle Dean, who specializes in radon education for the University of Georgia Extension. She has a masters of public health and travels across the state to raise awareness and knowledge of the health problems that can be caused by elevated levels of radon in the home.

Why is radon a problem? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after tobacco smoke, according to the National Cancer Institute.

You will learn how to test for radon in your home, the risks associated with radon gas and the mitigation process.

Attendees must pre-register by calling (678) 297-6200 before close of business on Monday, Feb. 13.

Alphretta City Hall is located at 2 Park Plaza. For more information about this class, contact Terry Porter at (678) 297-6213 or tporter@alpharetta.ga.us.

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