Keeping Lee County Beautiful
The ABC Planting flowers in downtown Auburn.
KOB Clean Up Day 2021
Story By Tucker Massey and Shawn Kirkpatrick Photos By Robert Noles and Contributed By The Auburn Beautification Council
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he Auburn Beautification Council, or ABC, is a non-profit initiative that was established in 1972. The purpose of the ABC is simple: keep Auburn beautiful. Whether this is through planting a local garden or decorating the streets of downtown Auburn, the ABC believes that the beauty of this town is part of its worth. And to make this group even more special, it is completely comprised of volunteers who have the good of Auburn in mind with each project the council takes on.
“The Auburn Beautification Council originally gave the Tidy Tiger Award out to members of the community who contributed to making Auburn a beautiful and clean place,” said ABC Co-President Julie McGowin. The ABC still seeks to highlight the work done by individuals in Auburn with several awards. The council gives beautification awards to both community members and businesses based on the appearance of one’s yard or the aesthetics of a business’s storefront, particularly the landscaping and planting. “ABC strives to raise awareness about beautification,” McGowin said. “One way ABC does this is by recognizing
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