Georgia’s Own Credit Union, the third-largest credit union in Georgia, activated volunteers in three communities on Earth Day, doing its part to beautify the areas it serves. 

In Atlanta, volunteers worked hand-in-hand with Trees Atlanta to care for young trees at Atlanta Memorial Park. The effort focused on three hours of weeding, mulching, staking and watering the trees, ensuring the urban forest continues to thrive. In Albany, volunteers joined Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful to perform community cleanup along the streets surrounding the main Georgia’s Own branch. Volunteers also helped collect 150 pounds of litter in Kingsland, as the credit union partnered with St. Marys Riverkeeper to clear the river entry and surrounding walkways to help prevent trash from entering the waterway.

“Earth Day serves as a critical reminder we all have a part to play in keeping our planet healthy, and the initiatives our team members participated in show that anyone can make an impact,” said Dave Preter, president and CEO of Georgia’s Own Credit Union. “We are grateful to Trees Atlanta, Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful and St. Marys Riverkeeper for providing opportunities to serve our communities and keep them pristine for generations to come.”

For more information on Georgia’s Own Credit Union, please visit georgiasown.org.