The MillionMile Greenway (MMG) is an organization and system of connected greenways across metropolitan Atlanta, the state of Georgia and the eastern United States.[1] MMG intends to help individuals and local communities begin or expand their efforts at conservation and recreation.[2]

Purpose

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The MillionMile Greenway[3] is a non-profit organization which acts as a mentor for people who want to preserve greenspace.[4] Each section of the MillionMile Greenway aims to conserve greenspace, provide recreation for the public and connect to an existing greenspace. The MillionMile Greenway aims to achieve a balance between population growth and conservation of land and water resources for parks, trails and natural spaces.[5]

Affiliates

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MillionMile Greenway affiliates are community organizations and organized citizens' groups.[6] Current affiliates include:

Organization State
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
East Coast Greenway Alliance
Coastal Georgia Greenway Georgia
Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail North Carolina
Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association Georgia
Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia Georgia
Madison Greenway and Trails Alabama
Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center Georgia
Yahoola Creek Trails Conservancy Georgia

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