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In celebration of its 25th Anniversary Keep Cobb Beautiful recently unveiled its newest addition – a van emblazoned with its programs and volunteers.

“As we celebrate 25 years of service to Cobb residents, KCB wanted more people to know about who we are and to see some of the things that we are doing every day in our community,” KCB Public Programs Coordinator Gwen Baldwin said. “What better way to show our appreciation of our many volunteers than to show them at work? ” Those depicted on the sides of the van are actual volunteers for the Cobb County organization. Longtime volunteer Helga Hong (posing next to her image in the above photo), KCB Board Member Dr. Michael “Pic” Petelle, and Associate Board Members Gabrielle Arrington, June Utash and Jessica York, are also pictured on the van.Students Grace Buhmeyer (Timber Ridge Elementary) and William Zheng (East Side Elementary) represent the many recycling programs KCB has established in schools, businesses and parks around Cobb County. KCB staff will have free items to give away when you see the organization’s van.

KCB has the faces of their volunteers on local bus shelters! Watch for them around Cobb.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Keep Cobb Beautiful had a great year with Cobb Schools. The Great American Cleanup inspired teachers and students to get out and make a difference in their campuses. There were some wonderful projects. We thank everyone involved and for their commitment to make a difference in their environment...starting with their school. Winning schools will receive a cash prize to be used in future environmental projects.

School Winners 2009 Great American Cleanup

Most Innovative Project -Pickett's Mill Elementary

Best Beautification Project -Addison Elementary

Best Earth Day Project -Russell Elementary

Largest Volunteer Effort -Ford Elementary - Restoration

Best Sustainability Project  -Lovingood Middle School

 

Honorable Mention -Nicholson Elementary

Honorable Mention -McClure Middle School

Honorable Mention -Lindley Middle School – The Leading Ladies of Lindley

Honorable Mention -Ford Elementary School – Science Lab / Worm Composting

 

Participating Schools

Powers Ferry

Austell Intermediate

Kincaid Elementary

Mountain View Elementary

Big Shanty Intermediate School

Norton Park Elementary

Wheeler High School

Pitner Elementary

Labelle Elementary

Garrett Middle School

Bryant Elementary                                       

The Leading Ladies of Lindley Middle
School cleaned up their community!

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KCB SCHOOL 2nd ROUND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT GRANT WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS FOR THEIR GRANT AWARDS! These winning schools submitted environmental project ideas to be considered for a $200 grant.
Ford Elementary

Lewis Elementary
Tapp Middle School

Austell Intermediate School

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GREEN SCHOOL INITIATIVE


Congratulations to our Green Teachers, Classrooms and Schools. This year we had 608 teachers become green with 26 schools receiving their Green School certification!

The Green School Initiative is a program of the Cobb County Water System Watershed Education and Water Efficiency Programs, Cobb County Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Unit, and Cobb County Solid Waste Keep Cobb Beautiful Program.

The purpose of the Green School Initiative is to recognize schools in Cobb County with an active environmental education program and encourage other schools to develop environmentally based education initiatives within their schools.


The primaryfocus of the program is conservation, preservation,and beautification of our environment.

Green School Award:

5 - 9 Green Classrooms (5 - 9 teachers doing five or more earth friendly activities throughout the year).

Green School Silver Medal Award:
10 -14 Green Classrooms (10 - 14 teachers doing five or more earth friendly activities throughout the year).

Green School Gold Medal Award:
15 or more Green Classrooms (15+ teachers doing five or more earth friendly activities throughout the year).

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Mark Your Calendars...

Saturday, May 9

Kennesaw Mountain Trail Cleanup

http://www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/

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Did You Know?

Time is running out to Apply! Is Your School Really Green?

Spirit of Green School Recycling Awards

Nomination Deadline is May 15, 20009

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Caught in the Act!

Over 300 Harrison High School students joined Keep Cobb Beautiful for Earth Day at Bullard Farm.

As part of their school's Community Service Day, students under took a massive project to remove an invasive plant species around the farm, as well as a cleanup of the property. A Great Day!

KCB staff thanks our Keep Cobb Beautiful Board, Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Solid Waste employees, The DOW Chemical Company employees, REI, and Keep Powder Springs Beautiful for their hard work that day.

We also wish to thank our Sustaining Sponsors (http://kcb.cobbcountyga.gov/sponsor.htm), Waste Management, Pit Stop, Starbuck's, and Lowe's, for their continued support of our programs!

 

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A member of the Keep America Beautiful System, Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc. is funded by the Cobb County Government, recycling revenues, and private contributions. Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc. is a 501-c3 non-profit organization.