September 6, 2007 / News

Gardening Tips

MEAN VINE Poison ivy is dangerous year-round, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. You can get an irritation from the leaves, roots, berries and even smoke from burning the vines. More...

Women's luncheon to be held Sept. 12

The Savannah River Christian Women's Connection Luncheon, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, invites you to our next luncheon on Sept. 12. We will meet each other at Tara Country Club from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. More...

College and Career Corner

In today's world of e-mails and text messages, the art of writing is often condensed to a series of letters. Teens might say WC (the text message version for Who Cares), but research shows us that everyone should care. More...

Hunters need new deer harvest record prior to season

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds deer hunters who purchased a big game license between Sept. 9, 2006 and Jan. More...

Red Cross to increase presence in CSRA through ARC-One prog.

The American Red Cross has announced plans to expand its programs and services to every community in the CSRA, including Lincoln County, through its ARC (Achieving Revolutionary Change)-One initiative. More...

Isakson will hold open office day at courthouse

United States Senator Johnny Isakson has announced that an "open office day" will be held for his constituents Monday, September 10, from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse. More...

Recall on cocktail garnish

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers today to the voluntary recall of Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish. The product is distributed nationally through retail stores, internet sales and cocktail establishments. More...

Cultural effect of drought causing plant roots to rot

Drought conditions across the state have drastically reduced diseases on landscape plants. But in their efforts to save parched and withering shrubs and trees, many Georgia homeowners have caused their plants' roots to rot. More...

Deer season opens Sat.

Deer hunting remains the most popular form of hunting in the state of Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). More...

Consumers get answers from Georgia Department of Agriculture

Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's hotline at 1-800- 282-5852. Consumer alert/recall: Martin Designs, Inc. More...

Garden club offers information on more than just plants

Do you like learning about birds and how to attract them to your yard? What they need to survive and how we benefit from them? How to keep our water clean and our forest green? Come meet with our garden club! More...

Gold Rush festival to be held Sept. 15

McCormick County is holding it's 30th Annual Gold Rush Days Festival Sat., Sept. 15, downtown and surrounding areas of McCormick from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Shuttle provided. There will be door prizes of $100, $300, and $500. More...

Misuse of tree stand can create hazards for hunters

Tree stands are a continued favorite piece of equipment for hunters as they search for ways to remain undetected by game. More...

Drought continues to worsen in Lincoln County despite rain

Despite stormy weather, the state climatologist said the drought in Lincoln County has worsened from severe, a once-in-20-years drought, to extreme, the kind of drought seen once every 50 years. The recent rain has been just a drop in the bucket. More...