First and foremost, I want to thank you—our friends and neighbors in Thomaston—for your continued support, partnership, and shared vision for a more sustainable future. It’s because of thoughtful and engaged communities like yours that we continue making meaningful progress toward our mission.
As a proud company with our roots in Georgia, we consider Thomaston not just a project location—but part of our extended home. We are deeply committed to building a long-lasting, positive presence here and throughout our home state.
With that in mind, I want to address recent news regarding the debt restructuring of our Ashley Circularity Center. While we understand this may create questions, I want to be transparent about what this means and reaffirm our dedication to Thomaston.
This restructuring is a strategic step designed to strengthen our business and ensure the long-term success of the Ashley facility. It will enable us to sharpen our focus, align our resources, and ultimately deliver even greater impact. It’s important to emphasize:
- This action is specific to the Ashley Circularity Center and does not affect our broader operations.
- Our work in Georgia—especially our plans in Thomaston—is moving forward as planned.
We are increasing our investment of time, energy, and resources in Thomaston because we see incredible potential here. The community’s spirit, values, and commitment to innovation align perfectly with Brightmark’s mission to create a world without waste. We are not just maintaining our presence—we are growing it.
Together, we are building something bigger than any one facility. We are part of a movement to solve one of the greatest challenges of our time: plastic waste. And with communities like Thomaston by our side, we believe that real change is not only possible—it’s already happening.
Thank you for welcoming us into your community. We’re proud to call Georgia home, and we’re even prouder to walk this path forward with you.
With gratitude and determination,
Bob Powell
