The Thomaston campus of Skipstone Academy, which will soon become Crestside Christian Academy, alongside Brightmark and GFL Environmental, partnered for a collaborative recycling program presented by City of Thomaston and the Thomaston-Upson Industrial Development Authority.
SCTC continues to strengthen its commitment to workforce development and community impact through meaningful industry engagement. Representatives from SCTC’s Economic Development team joined local city officials on a visit to Brightmark’s Circularity Center in Ashley, Indiana, gaining firsthand insight into an innovative manufacturing operation rooted in sustainability and community partnership.
Brightmark joined 47 different businesses, colleges, technical schools, military branches, and career organizations at Upson-Lee High School's career fair on February 13th, 2026.
Brightmark was proud to be a table sponsor for the 4th Annual Heart for Gordon Gala held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Each year, this event celebrates the achievements of Gordon State College's students, faculty, alumni, and community partners. The gala raises essential funds for academic programs, scholarships, and alumni initiatives.
Upson County Emergency Management Agency Director Richard Hickmon and Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chief Alan Yarbrough were among community leaders who traveled to Ashley, Ind. recently to visit the Brightmark Circularity Center facility.
Brightmark announced today that its strategic partnership with Lewis Salvage, has surpassed one million pounds of plastics recycled, successfully diverting medical plastic waste away from landfills and incinerators.
Brightmark LLC, a circular innovations company with a mission to Reimagine Waste®, welcomes Jessica Hudson as its new Community Relations Specialist in Thomaston, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, Hudson brings deep local roots, a passion for community engagement, and a strong background in public service to her new role.
While mechanical recycling has limitations, chemical recycling, particularly pyrolysis, presents a promising solution.
The Thomaston-Upson Industrial Development Authority recently led a trip to Ashley, Ind. to tour Brightmark's Ashley Circularity Center, engaging with local leaders and gaining further insight into the company's process, according to a statement from IDA Executive Director Slade Gulledge.
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