Volunteers needed for Rivers Alive community cleanup in Conyers

CONYERS, GA—Volunteers are needed for a Rivers Alive community waterway cleanup planned for Saturday, Oct. 8, at Pine Log Park in Conyers from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The cleanup is sponsored by the city of Conyers and Rockdale County governments Volunteers will be provided with gloves, safety vests, masks, and water, and receive a free T-shirt. Conyers Walmart Store #2475 is helping to the cleanup in donating funds for supplies.

On the day of the cleanup, volunteers should access Pine Log Park via the park’s entrance at 1451 Pine Log Road. Staff will check them in and provide instructions. Stormwater tax credits are available for participating city and county residents.

“We welcome individuals, families, organizations, and anyone interested in volunteering some time to clean up a waterway in our community,” said Stormwater Manager Melissa Staton. “This is a great way to give back while making waterways that run through our community healthier.”

For more information and to sign up, contact Melissa Staton at 770-929-4298 or Melissa.staton@conyersga.gov or Klon Waldrip at klon.waldrip@rockdalecountyga.gov. More information about Rivers Alive is available at https://riversalive.georgia.gov.