Each year, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon honors individuals,
organizations, and companies from around the state whose ongoing efforts prevent litter, conserve or protect water resources, improve community waste handling practices through recycling and waste minimization, and/or preserve the natural beauty and environment of Georgia.
"Today's program celebrates and recognizes 27 years of collaboration by individuals, schools, corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies to keep Georgia's environment beautiful," said Mike Beatty, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which houses the Keep Georgia Beautiful program.
"Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliates and volunteers embody the spirit of teamwork that improves the places where Georgians live. We are especially proud to be home to 69 Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliates
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