On this Earth Day and every day, we are grateful for the beauty of our environment and the incredible natural resources in our backyard.

📷: Photo by Lake Inspector Win Ott of coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), our native honeysuckle, blooming around Lake Greenwood.

Join one of our Community Cleanups happening this morning.

🚯 City of Greenwood: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Uptown Market
🚯 Hodges: 8:30 a.m. at the Gazebo
🚯 Ware Shoals: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Katherine Hall
🚯 Troy: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Community Center

All supplies will be provided!

Greenwood County Council, Administration, and Economic Development had a fantastic day alongside Greenwood CPW touring Teijin Carbon America, Inc. Greenwood is home to this amazing company's North American headquarters, which houses the world's largest carbon fiber line.

The Planning Commission Packet for our upcoming Tuesday meeting is now available for viewing. Information regarding Project Oakley begins on page 66.

🔗 Planning Commission Packet: bit.ly/446ott3

Due to mechanical issues, recycling collection for today is running behind schedule but will be picked up today. Please leave your carts by the curb until pickup occurs. ♻️ We appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support of Greenwood County Recycling.

District 6 Councilman Robbie Templeton recaps the Greenwood County Council Meeting held on April 16, 2024. fb.watch/rxgG0hcG8c/ via facebookwatch

There are only six days left in the Upstate Team-up to Clean-up challenge! Join us this Saturday, April 20, for community cleanups across Greenwood County. All supplies will be provided! For more info, contact Litter Prevention Coordinator Amber Nappier at 864-942-8705.

Watch today's Greenwood County Council Meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. using the link below.

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🛠️✈️ Join Our Team as an Airport Maintenance Technician! 🛠️✈️

Are you a hands-on problem solver passionate about keeping things running smoothly? If so, we want you to join our team as an Airport Maintenance Technician!

Apply today at bit.ly/3QpwgLW.

The temperature is rising. The days are longer, and Lake Greenwood will reach full pool on April 15th. Summer is around the corner. 🌞

📷 Photo by Lake Inspector Win Ott. If you'd like this to be your office too, we're hiring a Lake Specialist. Apply at bit.ly/3QpwgLW.

The agenda for the Greenwood County Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, is available and can be viewed at the link below. This meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood County Library and is open to the public.

🔗 Agenda: bit.ly/3vXIpSf

📢 Attention Ninety Six residents. Tomorrow is your chance to make a difference. Join the Ninety Six Community Clean starting at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the Visitor's Center to pick up your supplies and prepare to make an impact.

Our Earth Month cleanups continue. Join District 1 Councilwoman Teresa Griffin this Saturday at Cross Roads Baptist Church (3632 Hwy 10) for a community cleanup from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for Shred & E-Waste Day! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church (550 By-pass 72 NW). This event is for residents only. Businesses and organizations call 864-942-8754 for shredding & e-waste recycling info.

The Greenwood Area Tennis Association and Greenwood Parks and Recreation are thrilled to announce that our Junior Tennis Clinics are back! Join us for FREE tennis clinics every Saturday from 4/13 to 5/18 at the Wilbanks Recreation Complex. Register at: bit.ly/3TV0fgT

Project Oakley has a Public Hearing on the agenda for the April 23rd Planning Commission Meeting. This meeting will be livestreamed on the County's YouTube page. Information packets will be available via social media once Planning Commission members receive them on April 17th.

April is zero-tolerance month for litter, and Deputy McKesson is here to make sure you know the consequences! If you litter in Greenwood County, it's going to cost you.

🌱Our first cleanup event for April is in the books! We had a small but mighty (and incredibly adorable) crew at Lake Greenwood State Park this morning. Our next cleanup will be tomorrow! Join the Litter Warriors at the Cheeseburger House, 512 Ninety Six Hwy, from 8-10 a.m.

Vice Chairman Theo Lane recaps the Greenwood County Council Meeting held on April 2nd. fb.watch/rdHctuP-je/ via facebookwatch

📢 Friendly Reminder! Don't forget about our family-friendly litter pickup event happening TOMORROW from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lake Greenwood State Park! Plus, participants will receive FREE native seeds (while supplies last) to kickstart their own green projects at home! 🌱