DOT Gateway Grant KCNB is excited to announce that the City of Covington has been approved for a $50,000 grant from the Department of Transportation to plant trees and flowers at Exit 90 near the "Welcome to Covington/Newton County" sign! We look forward to getting the area ready for planting, with the goal of putting in trees and flowers in the Fall and Winter 2010/2011 planting season.
Mailing Address:
1124 Clark St., Covington, GA 30014
Street Address:
205 Lower River Road, Covington, GA 30014
E-mail:
770 784 2015 Telephone 770 784 2082 Fax
Contact KCNB Staff:
Connie Waller, Executive Director--Send e-mail to:
Laurie Riley, Program Education Specialist--Send e-mail to:
Karen Key, Administrative Technician--Send e-mail to:
Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful (KCNB) is one of more than 540 certified afflilates of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., which is a non-profit public education organization dedicated to environmentally improving communities. (KCNB is also an afffiliate of Keep Georgia Beautiful.) KCNB relies heavily upon grant funding, private contributions, and volunteer participation.
KCNB is a key element of local plans for Covington, Newton County, Oxford, and Porterdale for compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) stormwater program to protect and improve the quality of streams and rivers.
KCNB'S MISSION STATEMENT: To challenge, motivate, and inspire everyone to take responsibility for a clean and beautiful community
Locally, the KCNB Board is made up of 70+ citizens who serve on eight committees and work with KCNB staff to bring environmental awareness to our community. KCNB's committees are: the Business/Industry Committee; the Community Organizations Committee; the Communications Committee; the Government Operations Committee; the Water Sub-Committee; the Schools and Education Committee; and the Recycling Committee.
According to the Cost Benefit Analysis, for every $1 spent by local government, over $4.23 worth of benefits are returned to our community.
What We Do: With help from our beloved raccoon mascot, Detective Seymore Green, and our dedicated volunteers, we educate the citizens of Newton County about environmental problems, impacts, and solutions. We organize, coordinate, and promote volunteer programs that focus on our mission and build greater environmental awareness in Newton County.
Our efforts center around our top three priorities: 1. Litter Prevention; 2. Beautification and Community Programs; 3. Waste Reduction and Recycling.
Litter Prevention
"Adopt a Highway"and "Adopt a Street" Programs
Neighborhood Cleanups
"Cover Your Loads" Campaign
Litter Free Events
Codes Enforcement Initiative
Environmental Court
Beautification
"Great American Cleanup"
Entrance Site Beautification
Community Programs
Detective Seymore Green puppet shows
Recycle Learning Lab classroom excursions
"Enviroscape" Demonstrations
Ongoing media campaigns
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Monthly electronics and paint/pesticide/aerosol can recycling
"Bring One for the Chipper" Christmas Tree Recycling event
"America Recycles Day"
Neighborhood Recycling Centers
Classroom paper recycling
Recycling fund-raising for non-profits
Please see "Recycling Information" link on main menu for detailed information about Neighborhood Recycling centers.
Water Conservation and Water Pollution Prevention
River Cleanups
"Adopt a Stream" Program
Adult Water Education Programs
Children's Water Education Programs
Stormwater Education Programs
What You Can Do:
Volunteer to make a difference. Join a committee. Be part of the "pollution solution".
Donate grant funds or "in-kind" products or services to KCNB.
Serve as a sponsor for one or more events.
Participate in events and become a member of Seymore's "Clean Team".
Schedule one of the free Detective Seymore Green puppet shows for your Newton County School or group.
Schedule a Recycling Learning Lab excursion for your Newton County classroom. This excursion is available free for grades 4-12.
Schedule an "Enviroscape" Educational Demonstration--Non-point Source Water Pollution (Stormwater Education)
Attend the Green Getaway, our annual fundraiser, dinner & auction in November and/or donate auction item(s)
To volunteer or to schedule any of these activities, please contact Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful at 770-784-2015 or send e-mail to .
(For more information, please call KCNB at 770-784-2015 or send e-mail to )
NOTE: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and E-Cycle, first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Newton County Landfill
August
Litter Index (August 10-14) Board Members and volunteers complete a “windshield survey” of roadside litter in the community.
October
Rivers Alive (October 24) Annual ½-day event to clean up local rivers, lakes, and streams; (Middle school--minimum age: 12--and High school students are needed to work as volunteers. Adult chaperones are needed.)
November
Fundraiser—The Green Getaway (November 6) KCNB will sell tickets for the event to be held at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
America Recycles Day (November 15) Schools receive information about recycling. Trash to Treasure Art Contest is held. All grades participate in “Trash to Treasure Art” activity, making art from items usually thrown away.
December
Christmas Parade (December 5)
Chimney Park Lighting (December 6)
Current Board and New Board Meeting
January
Bring One for the Chipper
Christmas tree recycling event February
River of Words Elementary school, Middle school, High school, and College students submit poetry and art, about rivers and other bodies of water, to be judged. Prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category.
Arbor Day A celebration will be held at 11:00 at the Washington St. Community Center.
