GREEN DAY

goods at a farmers market, bike to work, carpool, use more public transit and recycle.

Quarles said she is also proud that the city’s Energy Star ranking has moved from 5 to 3. Energy Star is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect the climate through energy efficiency.

“We still have a long way to go, but I’m excited about what’s ahead for Atlanta,” Quarles said.

Sustainability, wellness the focus of Grant Park event

Atlanta GREEN Fest 2014 will be held June 21 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Grant Park in Atlanta. The event focuses on living sustainably, health and fitness.

This year’s event will feature musical performances by Che’Zee, The Remnants, Pippy Thomas, Kelsy Davis, Jah Richie and host Dres Tha Beatnik.

There will also be an interactive fitness demonstration area by Body House Fitness, free health screenings, a business street market, community outreach and education, a story corner presented by Atlanta-Fulton County Libraries and a kid zone with old school yard games.

The event is presented by Fight4ATL, an initiative that promotes an ecofriendly, healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit fight4atl.com.