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Keep DeKalb Beautiful partnered church youth to paint barriers
Hundreds of DeKalb County youth recently teamed up to paint 90 barriers which will be used to prevent illegal dumping. CONTRIBUTED
Berean Christian Church recently hosted Keep DeKalb Beautiful’s largest Barriers to Beauty program to date as part of the church’s youth conference, according to a press release.
Nearly 600 children painted 90 barriers which are used in targeted areas to prevent illegal dumping. Some of the barriers will be placed near the church at the end of Bell Circle.
Additionally, Keep DeKalb Beautiful recognized the efforts of Berean Christian Church by awarding its “Religious Institution Award” for having the most volunteer hours to date in its respective category.
For more information on this or upcoming events: Victoria Burgos, Keep DeKalb Beautiful at vrburgos@dekalbcountyga.gov, keepdekalbbeautiful.org, or 404-294-2010.
