Beautification group to recognize volunteers

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful will hold its annual Recognition Banquet Aug. 30 at Cumming Elementary School, 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming.

The event begins with social time at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and recognition from 6-8 p.m.

Reservations are required by Aug. 26.

Information: kfcb@forsythco.com or 770-205-4573

KFCB sponsors America Recycles Day, Christmas tree and phone book recycling, the Great American Cleanup, Earth Day and compiles the litter index. It also heads Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Stream, Liberty Garden’s, tree planting and beautification efforts.

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