The Great GreenBelt Cleanup 2020 is in the books! Over 170 volunteers joined Keep Carroll Beautiful to remove litter and debris, clean signs, and perform simple tasks on the Carrollton GreenBelt trail. Beautiful weather, happy faces, hard workers… we could not have asked for a better day on the trail! Families, friends, puppies, singles, small groups, big […]
2020 Green Run Registration Open
KCB’s 5K Fundraiser comes with in-person and virtual-run options Date and location: The 5K walk/run will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, at 8 am. The run will begin at Target parking lot next to the bike share station and will follow the Carrollton Greenbelt to Hays Mill Trailhead, through Laura’s Park, and under […]
New rules for Carrollton yard deb...
FROM CITY OF CARROLLTON: In accordance with state Environmental Protection Division standards, the City of Carrollton has instituted a new yard debris collection policy designed to improve stream health and prevent damage to our stormwater system. Coming into effect o. Effective September 1, grass, leaves, clippings, and yard debris must be bagged in paper bags (no plastic) and […]
#GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow !!! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities through volunteerism and charitable giving. Please consider donating to Keep Carroll Beautiful or a non-profit of your choice. You can support KCB by clicking the link below or using the FB Donate button on our page.https://www.gagives.org/organization/Keep-Carroll-Beautiful Also, join […]
COVID-19 Response
Changes to daily operations Following the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and to minimize any risk to staff, board members, and the public, Keep Carroll Beautiful, Inc is making changes to its operations. KCB Office access Starting March 18, 2020, KCB is closing its office to the public. Please excuse delays in answering your calls […]
KCB’s 15th Birthday
Virtual Birthday Celebration 15 Days of Green Tips for 15 Years of Keep Carroll Beautiful! The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting schedules and impacting our daily lives. To make sure we follow the current recommendations of the Georgia Department of Public Health, our office is closed to the public, our staff works from home, and now […]
COVID-19 Press Release
Press Release WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 – CARROLLTON, GEORGIA. Following the developing situation surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and to minimize any risk to staff, board members, and the public, Keep Carroll Beautiful, Inc (KCB) is making changes to its operations. Starting March 18, 2020, KCB is closing its office to the public and suspending the Adopt-A-Road […]
UWG Celebrates Georgia Arbor Day ...
The University of West Georgia (UWG) Student Ambassadors and volunteers assisted UWG staff in planting various fruit trees and shrubs around UWG Community Garden. Joined by the Georgia Forestry Commission, the students celebrated Georgia Arbor Day 2020 (February 10) with a service workday and enjoyed the sunny skies and crisp weather. The UWG Community Garden […]
Knox Park Community Garden Gets a...
In APRIL 2018, a group of volunteers from KCB, Southwire, and Alpha Phi Omega students worked on installing new beds in the Knox Park Community Garden. JUNE 2018 Update:Things are growing at Knox Park Community Garden! Peppers and tomatoes make great community garden plants! If you are interested in volunteering at the community garden or […]
2014 Keep Georgia Beautiful Award...
December 12, 2014 Atlanta, GA – More than 200 Georgians attended the 36th Annual Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 12 at the Marriott Century Center. The annual program honors individuals and organizations working to improve Georgia’s environment. “Today’s program celebrates and recognizes 36 years of collaboration by individuals, schools, corporations, non-profit organizations and government […]
Local Community Gardens to Feed t...
April 15, 2014 New Community Gardens Will Begin Sprouting up on April 18 Several local churches, schools and community groups have been selected to receive assistance from Tanner Health System’s Get Healthy, Live Well initiative to start their own community gardens. Some of the gardens will be used to grow food for local needy families […]