The Georgetown County A monthly e-newsletter produced Chronicle by Georgetown County, S.C., for its residents and visitors. Inside this Issue Volume 3, Issue 12 August 2015 County sees recycling increase, Page 2 County recruits new plant to Andrews area Sheriff to host free Na- PW Industrial Services will open a new indus- attracting businesses that provide more opportunities tional Night Out, Page 2 M trial water regeneration plant in the for Georgetown County residents, and we consider Free teen technology Georgetown County Business Center, located in An- MPW's decision a great success." programs, Page 3 drews. The plant, a $10 million project, is expected to The site purchased by MPW is located at 373 Tech- begin operations next nology Drive, in the same New playground opens at summer and create 32 industrial park where Stables Park, Page 6 jobs, in addition to tem- SafeRack operates. Con- porary construction jobs. struction is expected to Pickleball league to start The company has pur- begin this fall. State and in fall, Page 7 chased an existing build- local officials are providing ing constructed and owned by Georgetown County $225,000 in incentives for the project. Public invited to partici- pate in regional needs and will refit it to suit their needs. The new plant will enable MPW to meet the needs assessment, Page 10 “We are delighted that MPW Industrial services has of its growing customer base in the Southeast, said chosen to locate in Georgetown County and make an Jared Black, general manager for MPW’s Industrial Calendar investment of this size here," said Georgetown County Water division. Council Chairman Johnny Morant. "The jobs the com- “In addition to being business friendly, Georgetown Aug. 14 – Adult kickball tour- pany will bring will have a lasting impact and greatly County is a great location because we can easily reach nament at Retreat Park, 7 benefit our community and the Andrews area in par- clients from Florida to Alabama, all of whom depend p.m. ticular. We are committed to working with and See “New Business,” Page 5 All month – Smithsonian Institute’s Hometeam Sports Sign-up open for redfish tournament exhibit is open at the The Inshore Fishing Associ- tators. Registration is from 5 Georgetown County Museum ation Redfish Tour and Kayak -7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the ma- on Broad Street. Tour is headed back to rine complex and will be Aug. 25 – Author David Mar- Georgetown County this followed by a meeting and ing is the featured guest at month, and it’s not too late dinner for participants. The Author’s Table discussion at to register. Both competi- marine complex is located at the Waccamaw Library, 5:30- tions are open to all anglers 101 River Walk Dr. 7 p.m. Free. — no competitive fishing A $30 membership to the experience needed. IFA is needed to sign up for Aug. 25 – Georgetown Coun- The top prize in the Red- the competition and can be ty Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. fish Tour, a one-day event, is purchased at registration. in the historic courthouse a $26,000 boat package. Big Participants fish in two- (Council only meets once this cash prizes will also be person teams. Entry fee is month.) awarded. Even 20th place $250 per boat. can net up to $500 The Kayak Tour takes place Aug. 27 – Free workshop for (assuming 100 boats regis- on Aug. 30, with registration current and future parents, tered). at the marine complex be- 5:30-7 p.m. at the The Redfish Tour will take ginning at 5 p.m. Aug. 29, Waccamaw Library. See page 4 place at Georgetown Coun- following Redfish Tour weigh ty’s Carroll A. Campbell Ma- -in. This competition is also Aug. 28-30 – IFA Redfish Tour rine Complex on Aug. 29 open to everyone. Entry fee Georgetown County Parks and Recreation at Campbell Marine Complex with boat launch at dawn is $50 per angler and re- ended its 2015 youth summer camp with a day and weigh-in scheduled for 3 quires a $10 IFA member- of wet, messy fun at the Beck Recreation Cen- ter on July 30. See more photos on page 6. Sept. 7 – County offices and p.m. Both are open to spec- See “Redfish,” Page 3 facilities closed for Labor Day Volume 3, Issue 12 Page 2 Environmental Services reports significant jump in county recycling rate Georgetown County’s recycling rate has increased for the third consecutive year, according to the Environmental Services Division of the Georgetown County Public Services Department. This year’s 6 percent increase is the largest year-to-year increase the county’s recycling rate has seen, and brings Georgetown County’s total recycling rate to 30.8 percent, said Fred Davis, the division’s superintendent. Davis credits the Georgetown County Green Business program/partnership and landfill management waste diversion efforts for the increase. “Our commercial and industrial partnerships, along with our nearly 200 Green Business Commercial Recycling program partici- pants helped to increase the total amount of material we are able to recycle,” Davis said. The county has also expanded its yard waste collection efforts, Plastic materials are collected at recycling convenience centers and has begun recycling pallets and clean wood as a fuel source. throughout the county are deposited at the Material Recovery Facil- Ray Funnye, Public Services Department director, is pleased to see ity at the county landfill, where they will be sorted, bundled and such a significant increase this year, he said. transported by a buyer, who will recycle the materials. A 6 percent “When you hear 6 percent, some people might not think it increase in recycling in the county was reported this year. sounds like much, but it’s an increase of more than 4 million cling program for businesses, visit www.gtcounty.org/recycling. pounds of recyclables,” Funnye explained. “As a county we contin- The commercial recycling program provides businesses with recy- ue to make progress and with the support of the business commu- cling containers that are picked up weekly via recycling truck nity and the continued efforts of the public, we will continue to route . To enroll, download an application from the web page increase our recycling rate.” listed above, or contact James Coley at (843) 545-3483 or The County has a goal of a 40 percent recycling rate by 2020. [email protected]. Completed applications should be mailed to To learn more about recycling programs and initiatives in the Environmental Services Division at P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown County, including a free paper and cardboard recy- Georgetown, S.C. 29440. Get the Chronicle At Georgetown County, we want our residents and property owners kept abreast of what’s going on inside their local government. That’s why we created the Georgetown County Chronicle. It’s a vehicle for information about county services and events, important messages from county officials and behind-the-scenes glimpses at how government works. You can find the Chronicle on our website at www.gtcounty.org or through our Facebook page. If you’d rather have it delivered to your inbox, e-mail [email protected] with the subject line “send me the Chronicle.” That’s also the place to send questions and comments about this newsletter and its content. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. www.gtcounty.orgwww.gtcounty.org Volume 3, Issue 12 Page 3 Redfish Continued from Front Page The Summer ship, available at registration. The tours stopped in Georgetown County in April and were very suc- cessful, attracting 73 boats and of Teen Tech many anglers from Georgetown and surrounding counties, as well August Programs: as out-of-state visitors, creating a significant economic impact for area businesses. Many participants from the April event said they plan Coming to Georgetown to return in August, bringing their August 28-30 families and turning the event into a vacation. “We’re happy to welcome the IFA division in the event’s history, said Redfish Tour back again, and we’re Eric Shelby, IFA tournament direc- looking for an even bigger success tor. The division stretches from this time around, with more anglers Florida to Virginia. and some new faces,” said “We had a great time again and Georgetown County Administrator we’re looking forward to coming Sel Hemingway. “We worked hard back,” Shelby said. “The hospitality to make sure all those who partici- is great and I’m really impressed pated in April and during the IFA’s with the organization of the Coun- first visit in 2014 would want to ty. You can tell their goal is to get come back, and we’re hearing that better every time and that’s im- we were very successful in that. pressive for us to see and to work They do want to come spend more with. We couldn’t ask for better time with us.” than what we’ve experienced in The April Redfish Tour in Georgetown County.” Georgetown had the largest partici- Find information and online regis- pation of any event in the Atlantic tration at www.ifatours.com. Registration open for Men’s and Co-ed Teams • 7 v 7 format • Ages 16 and up • All games on Saturday mornings at Stables Park Registration ends Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. Opening day is Sept. 12 Cost is $250 per team for Men’s League and $150 for Co-ed League For information, call Justin, (843) 545-3319 or e-mail [email protected] Volume 3, Issue 12 Page 4 Emergency Management Division selected as Weather-Ready Ambassador The Georgetown County Emergency Man- agement Division has been named an ambas- sador for NOAA’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative.