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Yamaha Rightwaters Reports Annual Initiative Progress for Year Four

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fourth anniversary by recapping sustainability and conservation initiative progress from the past 12 months.
  • In August of 2022, Yamaha became the new official outboard of OCEARCH® as the renowned research organization formed a new relationship with Yamaha Rightwaters.
  • The Yamaha-powered vessels will further this research, and Yamaha Rightwaters will directly support OCEARCH® research of microplastics in the ocean.
  • Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marine’s sustainability projects, Yamaha Rightwaters officially launched on World Oceans Day® 2019.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Helps Georgia Department of Natural Resources Power G3 Jon Boats for Stephen C. Foster State Park Visitors

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.

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  • Yamaha Rightwaters™ continues its support of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.
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    Yamaha Rightwaters™ supports the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by powering six jon boats with Yamaha F6 outboards in Stephen C. Foster State Park.
  • Visitors can rent canoes, kayaks or jon boats for further exploration of the swamp, including a trip to historic Billy’s Island.
  • Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats.

With $3.1 Million in New Grants, Walmart’s Acres for America Program Surpasses Milestone of 2 Million Acres Conserved

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The Acres for America grants will leverage $133.4 million in matching contributions from grantees and other partners to generate a total conservation impact of $136.5 million.

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  • The Acres for America grants will leverage $133.4 million in matching contributions from grantees and other partners to generate a total conservation impact of $136.5 million.
  • "This year marks a monumental achievement in the history of NFWF’s collaboration with Walmart through the Acres for America program," said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • "We are thrilled to learn of the ‘Acres for America’ grant to help make this exciting project a reality.
  • We are grateful for this tremendous support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through Walmart’s Acres for America Program."

SweetWater Brewing Company Unveils New Fall Craft-Beer Releases

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC ("SweetWater"), a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announces its fall craft-beer lineup, which includes its new H.A.Z.Y.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC ("SweetWater"), a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announces its fall craft-beer lineup, which includes its new H.A.Z.Y.
  • Double IPA will be available in single 19.2-oz cans and 12-oz cans in SweetWaters fall IPA variety pack.
  • To round out its 25th anniversary, SweetWater is also bringing back an old favorite, the Mosaic Single Hop Hazy IPA (6.2% ABV).
  • SweetWater Brewing Company is an Atlanta-based craft brewery living by the motto Dont Float the Mainstream!.

Enviro-Log Company Announces New Wax Box Recycling and Firelog Manufacturing Facility in Glendale, Arizona

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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GLENDALE, Ariz., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enviro-Log Company, LLC, a leading eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company is pleased to announce that it will open a new recycling and manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona this summer.

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  • GLENDALE, Ariz., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enviro-Log Company, LLC, a leading eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company is pleased to announce that it will open a new recycling and manufacturing facility in Glendale, Arizona this summer.
  • Located at 7676 N. Glen Harbor Boulevard, the new facility will be dedicated to recycling waxed cardboard boxes (WOCC) and manufacturing its environmentally-friendly, Enviro-Log products.
  • Our recycling program offers a win-win for retailers, said Shawn Sapp, Vice President of Recycling for Enviro-Log Company.
  • Enviro-Log Company, LLC, a portfolio company of Summit Equity Group, is an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company.

Partners Leverage Resources to Enhance Recreation Access and Opportunities in Georgia

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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LAKEMONT, Ga., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Outdoors Fund (TGOF) facilitated a public-private partnership to improve recreation access and infrastructure on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia.

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  • LAKEMONT, Ga., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Outdoors Fund (TGOF) facilitated a public-private partnership to improve recreation access and infrastructure on the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia.
  • TGOF forged the partnership between the USDA Forest Service, Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (GARTRA), and Yamaha Motor Corporation which provided funding from its Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI).
  • These trends enable us to provide equitable and high-quality access and safe recreation opportunities to evermore members of the public," said Michelle Mitchell, Director of Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Services for the Forest Service's Southern Region.
  • For more information about Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative, go to: http://www.YamahaOAI.com
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Georgia Gov. Kemp Honors CatchMark as 2022 Forestry for Wildlife Partner

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Brian Kemp honored Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) earlier this month as a 2022 partner in the state's Forestry for Wildlife Partnership, a program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (DNR).

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  • Brian Kemp honored Atlanta-based CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) earlier this month as a 2022 partner in the state's Forestry for Wildlife Partnership, a program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (DNR).
  • Kemp recognized CatchMark for its "stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia."
  • Administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division, the Forestry for Wildlife Partnership is a voluntary program that has promoted sustainable forest and wildlife conservation in forestry practices for 25 years.
  • Partner projects focus on making improvements that sync with Georgia's Bobwhite Quail Initiative and State Wildlife Action Plan, two statewide strategies.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens New Store in Conyers, GA

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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KATY, Texas, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its Conyers, GA store. The store, located at 1448 Old Salem Rd., is 58,000 square feet and provides approximately 60 new jobs to the community. Academy now has 11 locations across metro Atlanta and 19 throughout Georgia. Academy will kick off the grand opening festivities with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 29 and fun celebrations will continue throughout the weekend.

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  • The new Conyers, GA location marks the first of two new stores Academy will open in the metro Atlanta area in 2022.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to serve the Conyers, GA community and provide customers the gear that makes having fun easy and affordable," said Sam Johnson, Academy's Executive Vice President of Retail Operations.
  • Academy also offers tremendous value and quality through its private label brands like Magellan Outdoors, Freely, BCG, H2O Xpress, Game Winner, O'Rageous and others.
  • Academy will also donate a $1,000 gift card to Rockdale County's SAL to purchase additional sports and outdoors items.

Georgia Power highlights sensitive species conservation efforts for second week of Environmental Awareness Month

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of the second week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting sensitives species such as the gopher tortoise, which is Georgia's state reptile and considered a keystone species.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of the second week of Environmental Awareness Month this September, Georgia Power is highlighting its efforts around protecting sensitives species such as the gopher tortoise, which is Georgia's state reptile and considered a keystone species.
  • "Georgia Power's management practices on company lands and power line corridors contribute significantly to conservation efforts designed both to enhance tortoise populations and prevent the need for a federal listing of the tortoise," said Jim Ozier, environmental biologist for Georgia Power.
  • At Georgia Power our projects work towards conservation, restoration and awareness, so that future generations will have a prosperous, healthy and beautiful place to call home.
  • There are four major conservation areas the company is highlighting as a part of Environmental Awareness Month.

Georgia Power invites Georgians to wind-down summer by safely enjoying its parks and lakes this Labor Day

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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As an influx of visitors enjoying boating, fishing and swimming is expected on Georgia Power lakes this holiday weekend, the company encourages giving special attention to water and boating safety tips.

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  • As an influx of visitors enjoying boating, fishing and swimming is expected on Georgia Power lakes this holiday weekend, the company encourages giving special attention to water and boating safety tips.
  • By visiting the Georgia Power lakes and recreation website at gplakes.com , Georgians can easily find spots to explore or relax outdoors at one of the company's numerous recreational properties.
  • The site alsoprovides additional water safety tips through its lake safety public service announcement on the Georgia Power YouTube Channel.
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D.