Keep Oconee Beautiful Association

Keep Oconee Beautiful Association ( KOBA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore the beauty of Oconee County through: EDUCATION, AWARENESS, COOPERATION, and ACTION. Started in April of 1985, KOBA has been an integral part of pursuing a litter free environment in the county through various programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, an elemen... tary education program, participation in Great American CleanUp and conducting the annual county litter survey. As a Gold Level Affiliate with Keep America Beautiful, KOBA was instrumental in the creation of a county wide litter ordinance as well as an environmental enforcement officer focusing efforts on litter reduction and control. KOBA works closely with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office and the County office of Solid Waste to coordinate programs and events. This year, KOBA is excited about continuing its efforts to raise awareness of litter reduction through enhancements to its hallmark elementary education program, coordination of the Adopt-A-Highway program, and providing cloth tote bags to the county library system. In 2014, KOBA plans to launch a "KOBIE SAYS. program to educate the public and raise the awareness of laws and facts regarding littering and recycling. KOBIE SAYS will utilize KOBIE BEAR, a 28 year school program icon already recognizable by many in the community. KOBIE BEAR will deliver messages through billboards, newspapers, local news letters, etc. and make guest appearances at local events.Read More