We rolled up our sleeves, laced up our boots, and got to work—and what a day it was! With sunny skies, crisp spring air, and an all-star team ready to make a difference, #TeamWSA had a blast showing some love to Sweetwater Creek State Park during the annual Sweep the Hooch cleanup.
So, what is Sweep the Hooch?
Hosted by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), Sweep the Hooch is a watershed-wide trash cleanup that brings together hundreds of passionate volunteers at dozens of sites along the Chattahoochee River. Each year, parks, tributaries, and river access points across the region become hubs of environmental stewardship—and our very own Sweetwater Creek State Park serves as the cleanup site for Douglas County. Fun fact: it’s also a well-known location along the Douglas County Film Trail, making it a special place worth protecting!
This year’s event was extra special—it marked 15 years of community-powered cleanups. Over 1,500 volunteers came together across 64 sites, all with one mission: to clean and protect our beloved Chattahoochee River watershed. And wow, did we make an impact…
Together, we removed a record-setting 41 tons—that’s 82,000 pounds—of trash in just one day! Even better? 4.65 tons of that waste were recycled. For comparison, last year’s cleanup brought in 32.5 tons, with 2.25 tons recycled. This year, we didn’t just show up—we showed out.
#TeamWSA is incredibly grateful to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for hosting this powerful event, giving us the chance to sponsor, and give back to our community in such a meaningful way. From protecting wildlife to preserving our waterways, every bottle, bag, and broken item we removed made a difference. So cheers to 15 years of impact—and counting.
See you out there next year for #SweepTheHooch2026!
