A Message from the Director

Kicking Off a New Fiscal Year with Gratitude and Big News Ahead

Dear Friends and Supporters,

As we step into July, we also step into a brand-new fiscal year here at Keep McIntosh Beautiful. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you—our volunteers, members, donors, board members, and community partners—for your continued support. Together, we’re making a real and lasting impact on the beauty, health, and vitality of McIntosh County.

In our August newsletter, we’ll be sharing our annual report to Keep America Beautiful—a detailed look at just how much we've accomplished this past year. From the tons of litter and debris removed, to the number of tires collected, and the miles of roads, rivers, and public spaces cleaned—the final numbers are truly astonishing. When all the hard work is compiled into one report, it really shows what a difference we can make when we work together.

We’ll also be presenting this important data at two upcoming public meetings:

·   McIntosh County Commissioners Meeting: August 12 at 10:00 AM

·   City of Darien Council Meeting: September 16 at 5:30 PM

We’d love for you to attend and help us celebrate the progress we’ve made as a community.

Also coming up next month: we’ll introduce you to our dedicated Board of Directors, who help guide our mission and bring incredible energy and leadership to our work. You won’t want to miss it—so stay tuned!

If you haven’t already, now is a great time to become a member, a volunteer, or a partner. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant coastal community for all who live, work, and visit here.

With gratitude and optimism,

Tracy Sanford

Executive Director

Keep McIntosh Beautiful

📧 keepmcintoshbeautiful@gmail.com

🌐 www.keepmcintoshbeautiful.com

📞 912-289-1083

Roseate Spoonbills

Photo by John Valadas. "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors;

we borrow it from our children." Native America Proverb

Photo by Betty Haynes Artistry.

" Swirling through the lush marshlands, the river captures the imagination. Its flowing curves remind me of a dolphin. Nature has a beautiful way of surprising us! What do you see?"

Coastal Electric Cooperative

Integrated Energy Systems

Jarriel Lawn LLC

Seaboard Real Estate, Inc.

Darien Downtown Development Authority

Darien Telephone Company

Southeastern Bank

McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority

The Canopy Restaurant & Tabby House Brewing Company

Coastal Tide Excursions, LLC.

Hamilton Place Statesboro Airbnb

McIntosh Seed

Waste Management

Fryer Law Firm

Oaks on the River - Luxury Boutique Resort

Ashley Miles, P.C.

For Sale: 9 Serene Acres in McIntosh County, GA –

$40,000

Offered by Keep McIntosh Beautiful – Gifted by R & S Altman LLC

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a peaceful piece of McIntosh County! This beautiful 9-acre parcel is located just off Exit 58, with easy access from GA Hwy 57 and nestled on quiet Carrol Rowe Road.

🌿 Property Highlights:

• 9 acres of natural beauty, filled with young trees and native greenery
• 4 buildable lots (Flood Zone C) situated at the front of the property
• Flood Zone A in the rear, offering space for nature and privacy
• Tucked away on a dead-end road – perfect for peaceful living
• Conveniently located minutes from I-95, Exit 58

🏡 Perfect For:

• Private home sites
• Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts
• A peaceful country retreat with close proximity to the coast

📍 Directions:

From I-95 Exit 58, head west on GA Hwy 57. Turn left on Carrol Rowe Road. The property begins just past the little white house on the corner—look for the For Sale signs.

💰 Price: $40,000

For Sale By Owner – Buyer to pay their own real estate fees, if applicable.

📞 Interested? Call Keep McIntosh Beautiful at 912.289.1083

Help support a greener McIntosh County while owning a beautiful piece of it!

New Swag Alert

Our Keep McIntosh Beautiful cups are more than just cool, they're color-changing! These green-to-blue beauties shift shade when hot or cold... but we like to think they stand for something more.

Green = Growth, nature and beauty we're working to protect.

Blue = Waterways, clean coastlines, and the reason we try to keep litter out of our rivers and marshes.

Whether you're sipping an iced tea on the dock or coffee on a cleanup morning, you're repping a mission that matters.

Grab yours at our next event!

PRESS RELEASE:

ABANDONED BUILDING PROGRAM

Looking for a way to remove an abandoned building or mobile home from your property? Keep McIntosh Beautiful may be able to help.

Dilapidated and abandoned buildings are eyesores that detract from our community’s appearance and reduce the value of the property where they are located. They can also be unsafe and unhealthy nuisances that are locations for criminal activity. 

To address the problem in McIntosh County, KMB offers financial assistance to OWNERS for the demolition and removal of abandoned buildings from THEIR property. We salvage and recycle what can safely be removed.

STRUCTURES MUST BE LOCATED IN MCINTOSH COUNTY, UNOCCUPIED, AND BEYOND REPAIR TO QUALIFY. 

Thank you to the many dedicated partners that help with this program. You are appreciated!

You can’t recycle greasy pizza boxes—but the clean lid? Totally recyclable!

Always check before you chuck. A little effort = a cleaner McIntosh.

Enjoy sweet summertime, McIntosh!

We hope you're soaking up the sunshine and making the most of these beautiful days. But don’t forget to mark your calendars —

Back to School Open House at all three schools is coming up on August 4!

Keep McIntosh Beautiful will be there — stop by our tables to snag some swag and learn how you and your family can help keep our community clean, green, and beautiful this school year!

We’re excited to share our upcoming events and activities for the next fiscal year! From cleanups and recycling drives to beautification projects and community outreach, there’s something for everyone who wants to help keep McIntosh County clean, green, and beautiful.

This is just our basic calendar — expect more exciting additions as the year unfolds! Be sure to follow us on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM for the most up-to-date info!

 Get involved. Stay connected. Make a difference.

THANK YOU McIntosh County for letting KMB help get the correct information on the County website! Recycle Right | McIntosh County, GA

RECYCLE♻️RIGHT MCINTOSH COUNTY

✅Plastic Bottles and Containers

✅Food and Beverage Cans

✅Flattened Cardboard and Paperboard

✅Paper

🚫No Food or Liquids

🚫No Glass Bottles or Containers

🚫No Foam Cups and Containers

🚫No Yard Waste

🚫No Furniture, Clothing or Carpet

🚫No Loose Plastic Bags, Recyclables in Bags, or Film

🚫No Hazardous Waste or Batteries

*For glass recycling options available in Brunswick and St Simons, visit https://keepmcintoshbeautiful.com/glass-recycling-help/ for details. 

Vehicle Donation Program helps owners AND Keep McIntosh Beautiful!

The Keep America Beautiful Vehicle Donation Program, through Insurance Auto Auctions’ Donation Division, provides an opportunity for individuals to get rid of unwanted vehicles and donate to Keep McIntosh Beautiful simultaneously.

The new program is tax-deductible to dispose of vehicles in almost any condition, including cars, trucks, boats, tractors, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, RVs, construction, farms, and other heavy equipment. KMB receives a share of the funds from cars donated from McIntosh County.

For ALL the details and to start YOUR donation:

https://careasy.org/nonprofit/keep-america-beautiful

THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who help Keep McIntosh Beautiful — whether you’re picking up litter, planting flowers, or spreading the word, YOU make the difference!

Want to get involved? We’d love to have you join us! Send us a message or visit our website for ways to help. Together, we can protect the beauty of our home.

Our limited-edition KMB HATS are here! Only $10 and going fast. Show your support in style! Ask any board member or contact Tracy at 912.289.1083 to grab yours before they’re gone!

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS with SHERIFF T.K. KING & the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office

• Great turnout!
• Great food (Y’all know if T.K. hosts, there’s going to be a spread—chicken, pasta, green beans, peach cobbler and more!)
• Even better conversation

Sheriff King and his command staff answered real, tough questions with honesty and heart. He said it best himself: “My word is my bond.” When a sheriff holds these talks in a church and means every word, you know it’s coming from a place of true commitment to this community.

They can’t fix what they don’t know. So show up. Speak up. Let’s work together to keep building the kind of McIntosh we all want and love to live in.

 Next Up:

July 31

6-8 PM

Prospect Baptist Church, 1033 Smith Road, Crescent,

Did you know that most litter in McIntosh eventually finds its way into our waterways?

Every bottle cap, plastic bag, or can tossed on the ground can end up harming fish, birds, and marine life.

What you can do:

— Always secure your trash when out on the water

— Try to keep the storm drains near you free of debris

— Join or organize a cleanup, even 10 minutes makes a difference

— Say no to single-use plastics when you can

Let’s protect our beautiful rivers and marshes, one small action at a time.

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