Decatur and Atlanta are teaming up in a contest to offer at least one homeowner in each city a chance for a home energy makeover.

The cities will pay for up to $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements as a way to get people talking about going green.

The deadline for homeowners to apply for the contest is Aug. 19. Sign ups are at www.homeenergymakeovers.net.

More information: 678-553-6577 in Decatur and 404-954-8500 in Atlanta.