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This slide presentation outlines the importance of creating a link to the public through the news media. It outlines a project on saving water and money at Gwinnett County, Georgia of a highly visible leak detection survey where a public information campaign was crucial. Key points released to the media are listed. Results included a story in the "Gwinnett Insider" newspaper. Update time involves more good news released to media. A joint project between the City of Canton, Georgia and Cobb County Marietta Water Authority is presented that involved the Hickory Log Creek Dam and Reservoir. It would supply long term water need for both entities with the goal of community participation. Media release points are listed. Additional efforts and results are given.