Hazardous Radon in Homes & Schools: Testing & Mitigation – GSPE Atlanta Metro Chapter – December Dinner Meeting

Hazardous Radon in Homes & Schools: Testing & Mitigation

Monday, December 8, 2025 • 6:00 PM
Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2000 Crescent Centre Blvd., Tucker, GA

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes, schools, and workplaces—especially in regions with significant granite deposits, like north Georgia. A recent UGA study found that over 16% of homes tested in Fulton and DeKalb counties had elevated radon levels, posing long-term cancer risks.

At our December meeting, Mike Leggett, Operations Manager at Georgia Radon Defense, will discuss:

Radon health risks and how it enters buildings

Radon testing and measurement practices

Mitigation strategies for existing homes and schools

Radon-resistant construction for new buildings

Groundwater and indoor air quality considerations

This meeting is free, open to the public, and qualifies for 1 PDH.

About the Speaker – Mike Leggett

Mike Leggett is a National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) Certified Radon Measurement Professional and Certified Radon Mitigation Specialist. He holds multiple inspector certifications and teaches radon mitigation workshops throughout the region. Mike serves as Operations Manager for Georgia Radon Defense, a leading provider of radon testing and mitigation solutions in north Georgia.

Meeting Schedule

6:00 PM – In-person networking

7:00 PM – Dinner and presentation

No registration fee. Everyone is welcome—engineers, aspiring PEs, students, and the general public.

Contact

Jesus Sandoval, P.E. – jesussandoval@comcast.net

Jim McGarrah, P.E. – jmcgarrah@bellsouth.net

Additional Resources

GSPE: www.gspe.org

Atlanta Metro Chapter: https://gspe.org/atlmetrochapter

GSPE YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/GSPEng

Georgia Radon Map (UGA): https://radon.uga.edu