BRUNSWICK, GA (October 14, 2026) – Organizers of the nineteenth annual “GA/FL Community Beach Sweep” are seeking volunteers to help with the community litter removal endeavor. On the morning of Saturday, October 31st, community members and volunteers will assist officials in removing St. Simons Island beach litter left behind by pre-game merriment. KGIB Georgia-Florida cleanup efforts are sponsored this year by Goodwyn Mils Cawood. Each year on the day before the annual Geo

BRUNSWICK, GA (October 15, 2026) -- Local educational environmental nonprofit Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) recently placed second in the national 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes Award competition and brings $15,000 home to the Golden Isles! Based entirely on project merit, KGIB reached the final three top organizations in the nonprofit category out of over one thousand competitive entries. A weeklong nationwide popular vote determined the ranking of the final three, with KG

BRUNSWICK, GA (October 22, 2026) – Celebrating over a decade of youth engagement, Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s 12th annual School Recycling Challenge again focuses on landfill waste reduction and invites the public to support local schools in this community betterment project. “The 2026 Challenge coincides with the national America Recycles Day on November 15 and focuses on three item streams not accepted in our local recycling programs: oral care products, cereal bags and

BRUNSWICK, GA (October 26,2026) -- Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) has earned national recognition by achieving President’s Circle status for the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) 2026 reporting year. Through this accomplishment, KGIB has upheld the KAB mission, values and vision. Keep Golden Isles Beautiful maintains certification in the KAB national network through compliance with the KAB annual reporting and fulfillment of the other necessary requirements. The President’s

BRUNSWICK, GA (August 14, 2026) – Make a difference in the Golden Isles as a Keep Golden Isles Beautiful (KGIB) Volunteer Site Leader or Education Volunteer. While both sets of volunteers represent KGIB at organized events, Site Leaders set up/distribute cleanup supplies, give instruction, register volunteers and provide staff with post-cleanup reports and Education Volunteers set up informational displays, interact with the public and record pertinent questions. To exten

BRUNSWICK, GA (September 02, 2026) – South Coast Bank and Keep Golden Isles Beautiful are hosting a community sensitive document shred event on Saturday, October 3rd. The FREE event begins at 9AM at the South Coast Bank ITM across from Sam’s (475 Canal Crossing Road, Brunswick) and ends when the truck is full or 11AM, whichever comes first (check KGIB Facebook page for event day updates). "Protecting our community goes beyond banking, it’s about giving our neighbors peace

BRUNSWICK, GA (August 19, 2026) – The City of Brunswick will hold its second Tire Amnesty Event in September. Both City of Brunswick and Glynn County residents are encouraged to turn in their old vehicle tires for free from 8AM-2PM on September 23, 24, 25 and 8AM-NOON on September 26 (rules & regulations apply). The takeback area will be staged inside the City’s fenced lot at 821 Bay Street (corner of Prince & Bay Street). “We are excited to offer this opportunity to both C

BRUNSWICK, GA - (August 12, 2026) – Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Electronics Recycling & More Event takes place RAIN OR SHINE on Saturday, September 12th, 9AM-NOON in a NEW LOCATION: Ballard Complex off Old Jesup Road ***ENTER off Community Road via Nimitz Drive ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY! For a $5 suggested donation per automobile, electronics, textiles, batteries and scrap metal recycling and a prescription drug drop-off will be available. ($20 per TV fee, n

BRUNSWICK, GA (August 7, 2026) -- The 18th annual Keep Golden Isles Beautiful “clean and green” golf tournament held recently at the Brunswick Country Club raised funds supporting local programs, projects and initiatives to keep the Golden Isles clean, green and beautiful. Winners included: 1st Place – Scott Wolfes, Patrick Parker, Charlie Martin, Trey Tiller; 2nd Place – Jesse LeGrand, Wade Whatley, Tyson Post, (not pictured) Holt Redding; 3rd Place – Clement Cullens, Troy

BRUNSWICK, GA (August 3, 2026) – In the continued promotion of cigarette litter prevention, the GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY “drink coaster outreach effort” coasts into area pubs and restaurants this August. Using GEORGIA’S COAST IS NOT AN ASHTRAY branded drink coasters, participating local establishments in Georgia’s six coastal counties reach a targeted population with educational information discouraging the littering of cigarette butts. Made of cellulose acetate, a