Keep Liberty Beautiful

06/18/2026

Our summer student interns put in impressive work with Keep Liberty Beautiful yesterday for the Greatest American Cleanup, which we celebrated with a treat at our local Chick-fil-A. Today's focus was on teaching youngsters the importance of homegrown produce and equipping the class with a portable garden to call their own. The educational journey continued with guided tours of Liberty County's notable sites such as the Old Jail, the Bacon Fraser House, and the Dorchester Academy. These experiences have undoubtedly kept the students engaged while learning about Liberty County's diverse offerings.

06/18/2026

https://coastalcourier.com/news/breaking-new-health-department-getting-ready-for-business/?utm_source=second-street&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newccheadlines

Officials cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Liberty County Health Department, a spacious facility that has plenty of room to accommodate anticipate future growth.

06/17/2026

Meet our hometown hero, Misty McBroom! As a Specialized Equipment Operator, Misty operates the shredder, excavator, dozer, compactor, off-road dump truck, and water truck for the City of Griffin's Shoal Creek Landfill and Solid Waste Department. In addition to ensuring the area is clean and helping customers, she loads the metal recycling bins while keeping a keen eye out for lithium ion batteries.

Starting as a scale house operator, she approached her manager two years ago wanting to become an operator, run equipment, and learn everything about how a landfill works. Since then, she's participated in all aspects of maintenance from blowing out filters to rotating the wheels on the compactor and even studied the D&O plans for the expansion. She participated in SWANA's Road-E-O for Heavy Equipment on the dozer and excavator. "She is definitely an asset and has become an outstanding all-around employee here for us at City of Griffin/Shoal Creek Landfill and for the City of Griffin Solid Waste Department. Misty is always willing to help others, volunteer, and most importantly, willing to learn." remarked James Estle, Landfill Superintendent.

The Certified Landfill Operator and grandmother-to-be, nicknamed The Queen of the Landfill, always goes above and beyond. She loves her life, people, and her job. Join us in thanking Misty for her dedication to protecting the environment. Leave a thank you to Misty in the comments below and don't forget to share so others will learn more about her story!

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06/17/2026

In celebration of Waste and Recycling Workers Week, GRC is highlighting our hometown recycling heroes!
Meet our hometown hero, Lisa Chesrown! As an Administrative Secretary for Hall County Resource Recovery, Lisa consistently brings a positive attitude, strong initiative, and a genuine passion for service to the department and the citizens of Hall County.
Beyond her daily responsibilities, Lisa has made it her mission to educate the community about the importance of reducing waste and protecting our environment. She partners with local schools, community groups, and organizations to promote sustainable habits, believing wholeheartedly that small actions can create meaningful change.
Throughout the year, Lisa visits numerous schools to teach students of all ages about the principles of “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” She helps students understand how much recyclable material passes through their schools each day and encourages administrators to implement or expand recycling programs. Her efforts have inspired many schools to take action and adopt new sustainability initiatives.
Lisa frequently hosts tours at the recycling center, guiding students, teachers, administrators, and parents through the collection and processing system. She explains how recycling works and why it matters for the health of our environment, our homes, and our community. One of the most rewarding outcomes for Lisa is seeing students take their knowledge home and motivate their families to recycle, or witnessing a school launch a new recycling program after her visit. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her impact is far-reaching.
Join us in thanking Lisa for her devotion to environmental education and commitment to improving our community. Leave a thank you for Lisa in the comments below and don't forget to share so others will learn more about her story!
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06/17/2026