WELCOME! You are receiving this newsletter as a KMB member, friend, volunteer or supporter to stay updated on KMB news, events, and volunteer opportunities. Every piece of litter we pick up, every tree we plant, and every educational campaign we run, we are contributing to a legacy of care and respect for our surroundings. With YOUR help, we are making McIntosh a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful place for ourselves, our families, and future generations. THANK YOU!

Photo by Chip Plyler

Find the KMB table at the Fall Native Plant Sale, and chat with Board Members Julie and Cheryl. Great give-aways for people or businesses joining KMB today!

GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY

coasters are here!!! We’ll be delivering them to every restaurant/bar in McIntosh. KICKOFF for the cigarette litter prevention outreach McIntosh campaign will be SEPTEMBER 27!

Made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic, cigarette butts do not easily biodegrade and are the nation's number one most littered item. A joint educational and outreach program with Keep Liberty Beautiful, Keep Savannah Beautiful, Keep Mcintosh Beautiful, Keep Camden Beautiful, Keep Pembroke Beautiful, Tybee Clean Beach Volunteers, the City of Tybee Island, University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY is funded via a $6,000 Keep America Beautiful cigarette litter prevention program grant.

#LittleButtBigProblem #DoBeautifulThings

You will NOT want to miss this! Plans are already underway for our

FEB 8, 2025 OYSTER ROAST/BBQ FUNDS&FRIENDS RAISER!

There will be multiple check-in points making getting in to party much faster and easier. No long waits in line with an extended wine/beer bar. Better user-friendly recycling stations for your cans and bottles!

And the ENTERTAINMENT... We'll have Joshua & Jason with DEFUNK entertaining us from 5-7pm this year. And headliner MICHAEL HULETT taking on the last hour! More details to come.

McIntosh County Commissioners Meeting Aug. 13, 2024-

The Greatest American Cleanup is Keep America Beautiful’s two-year initiative for making America look its best for our nation’s 250th birthday.

“By declaring our support for the Greatest American Cleanup with Keep America Beautiful, we intend to make McIntosh County, Georgia a shining example of environmental stewardship and community engagement as we work together to make our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful for generations to come.”

Chairman Kate Pontello Karwacki signed the Declaration of Action. Also in attendance were Vice-Chairman David Stevens, with Commissioners Roger Lotson, William Harrell and Davis Poole, County Manager Patrick Zoucks and County Attorney Adam Poppell. Representing Keep McIntosh Beautiful were Executive Director Tracy Sanford and Board Member Lisa Brewer.

With the help of 25,000 communities across the country, KAB has set a remarkable goal: to remove 25 billion pieces of litter from parks, waterways and public spaces nationwide by July 4, 2026.

Keep McIntosh Beautiful is an affiliate of KAB and McIntosh County's participation signifies our dedication to environmental preservation and the enhancement of our community's natural beauty. The Greatest American Cleanup is a call to action for everyone in Mcintosh County to come together, volunteer, and take pride in our community. Through collective efforts, we can ensure that our surroundings are pristine as we approach this monumental milestone in our nation's history.

In The Darien News! Read all about it! New lined landfill. More cameras to be placed at strategic places throughout county where trash is illegally dumped. The Greatest American Cleanup…

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS!

We believe in the power of collaboration and partnering with people and businesses like you directly help further our mission and amplify our impact.

DETAILS BELOW.

KMB is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, as well as the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. KGBF's INITIATIVES? "We believe everyone should do their part to build and maintain clean, green, beautiful spaces. That's why we take action every day to improve and beautify communities across Georgia."

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE RIGHT HERE IN MCINTOSH?

JOIN US! VOLUNTEER! We need YOU!

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Their passion for community is unparalleled!

Kiddos are back in school. Here are a couple things to remember... While juice boxes are recyclable, juice pouches and other plastic pouches are not accepted in your curbside or school recycling program.

Why? These plastic pouches are made of different layers of plastics, aluminum, polyester, and other materials that are difficult to sort and recycle. Try a reusable water bottle instead! You can even decorate it with stickers for fun #recycleright

2024



September 21

Come to The Fall Native Plant Sale by Coastal Wildscapes at Ashantilly Center, Darien. 9am-1pm. Find the KMB table and chat with Board Members Julie and Cheryl.

SEPTEMBER 27

GEORGIA'S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY cigarette littler prevention campaign KICKOFF starts TODAY. The coasters are at every restaurant and bar in McIntosh!

OCTOBER 5

DNR CoastFest 10am-4pm at Mary Ross Park, Brunswick. KMB will be sharing a table with Keep Golden Isle Beautiful. Come see us!

OCTOBER 19

Annual River's Alive Shoreline & Water CleanUp Event. Butler's Island Dock and Kayak Launch. 8:30am-Noon.

NOVEMBER 2

Stop by our table at the Darien Fall Fest for goodies & giveaways!

NOVEMBER 9

Fall Recycling Event at Eulonia Park. Keep it Clean Recycle Green! Bring your old, unusable electronics, appliances... to us!

DECEMBER 1

Join us for Darien's Joyful Christmas Celebration!

2025

FEBRUARY 22

We're celebrating Georgia Arbor Day! It's all about the trees! Partnering with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Some of their big equipment will be on display!

MARCH 22

Community Events to KickOff Greatest American CleanUp. Look for 3 separate activities! We'll be doing something (1) Clean, (2) Green and (3) Beautiful!

APRIL 12

Find KMB's table at the Blessing Of The Fleet!

APRIL 22

We'll be celebrating Earth Day 2025 by planting Pollinator Gardens! Partnering with UGA Extension/4H. PROTECT OUR SPECIES! Location TBD.

MAY 17

Spring Recycle Event at the McIntosh Middle School. We plan to have paper shredders!

JUNE TBD

KickOff Summer Reading Program at the Ida Hilton Library!

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Join us in helping Keep McIntosh Beautiful! Partnering with KMB benefits you and your business in a big way. We believe in the power of collaboration and are seeking PARTNERSHIPS with people and businesses to further our mission and amplify our impact.

By becoming a partner of KMB, you’ll be directly contributing to our programs designed to enhance the beauty and economic activity in our community. *Land and Water Cleanups and Litter Control *Recycling Events and Education *Community Improvement and Beautification Projects *Our Award-Winning Abandoned Buildings Program that is removing dilapidated buildings and mobile homes.

In return, we offer various PARTNERSHIP Packages tailored to align with your company’s values and objectives. Benefits may include brand exposure through our marketing channels, opportunities for employee engagement, and recognition at our events and initiatives. In the past, we have reached out for Oyster Roast/BBQ Fundraiser Sponsors. Why just one event when we can celebrate our supporters ALL year long? PARTNERSHIPS are the answer!

We understand the importance of meaningful partnerships and are committed to ensuring that our partners receive tangible value and recognition for their support all year long. Together, we can create positive change and make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Your support is vital. Keep McIntosh Beautiful is a 501(c)3 non-profit and registered affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation network, but we receive no financial support from either of these organizations and are one of only a few state affiliates

(out of 73) which receive no local government funding. Learn more about KMB and what we’re doing at www.KeepMcIntoshBeautiful.com.

We DO ask that you arrange at least one cleanup yearly. Pick up trash right in front of your business or host a bigger pickup with employees elsewhere in our community. You’ll be given all supplies needed - litter grabbers, safety vests, bottled water, trash bags. What a mutually beneficial bonding activity AND exceptional marketing moment!

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of working together to create a brighter future for our community. Working together for a clean, green and beautiful McIntosh County!

Tracy Sanford, Executive Director