How often have you thought about pairing innovation and conservation in your own community? We spoke with Stacee about her love for the outdoors, the importance of creativity, and the role beautification projects play in bringing residents together.

All over the state, Georgians are beginning to adapt to a new normal in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As offices close, schools transition to online learning, and we operate in a state of emergency, we want to keep you informed of our own changes. Please read on to discover how we’re adjusting our services in the coming months, and how you can help us keep our state clean, green, and beautiful during this pandemic.

Keiko, a senior at Kennesaw Mountain High School and an intern at Keep Cobb Beautiful, is one of many people across Georgia joining us in our campaign to #reconsiderlitter. In 2019, she received the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Student of the Year Award and the Keep America Beautiful Youth Leader Under 25 Award for her efforts to improve the environment. Read on to discover how you can make a change in your own community!

We’re excited to share the third post in our 2019 awards interview series. Every year, we honor individuals, schools, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies working to improve Georgia’s environment. Our “Carolyn Crayton” Woman of the Year Award, named for the founder of Georgia’s first Keep America Beautiful affiliate, recognizes longtime leadership in raising public awareness of our mission. Join us for a chat with Lois Lewis of Keep Smyrna Beautiful.

Did you know that the best time to plant trees in Georgia is between November and mid-March? This allows them to become established in their new environment before the summer heat sets in. We need trees now more than ever, so read our tips below to get inspired and increase the canopy in your own community.

At its heart (pun intended), this holiday is all about celebrating the ones you love. Whether you’re putting together something special for your significant other, your bestie, little ones, or even a furry friend, don’t forget to keep the planet in mind. Read our tips below for ways to sustainably show you care.

Have you ever considered the harmful effects litter can have on our environment? Yesterday, we unveiled our new statewide public service campaign at the Georgia State Capitol, and we’re thrilled to share it with all of you today. Keep reading to discover the details and see how you can get involved.

Did you make a resolution this year to improve your health? Perhaps the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle is also of interest to you? How about combining the two? It’s easier than you think to create an eco-friendly workout program. Keep reading for our advice on staying fit while minding the health of our planet.

We’re thrilled to share the second post in our 2019 awards interview series. Every year, we honor individuals, schools, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies working to improve Georgia’s environment. The Lynn Cobb Award honors an executive director who has been with us for ten years or less. Join us for a conversation with Ashley Bacon, the executive director of Keep Milledgeville-Baldwin Beautiful.

It’s that time of year again: the moment we set goals and aspirations for the months to come, when we start fresh with renewed energy to tackle challenges and make a difference. This January, why not keep the environment in mind? Read on to see what you can do to make our planet a better place.