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The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is providing cooling assistance for low income Georgians through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The $6.4 million federally funded program will provide much needed assistance to those who are experiencing added financial strain in paying their power bills due to recent high temperatures. More ... Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's hotline at 1-800- 282-5852. Q: I have a large eucalyptus tree in my yard that needs to be pruned. More ... The American Cancer Society will hold its next Look Good....Feel Better volunteer training class for licensed beauty professionals on Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at your local American Cancer Society office in Augusta. More ... The Lincolnton community can help save lives by participating in a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event, scheduled for October 27, is sponsored by Barbara's Family Day Care. By participating in or attending the event, you will help raise funds for the internationally recognized hospital. These funds will help St. More ... .. October 5 - Lincoln County vs. Monticello 7:30 p.m., home. .. October 5-7 - Graves Mountain Rock Swap & Dig. .. October 8-9 - Lincoln County School System Fall Holidays. .. October 10 - Lincoln County School System Teacher In-Service Day. More ... Skylines are inundated with them, skyscrapers are wrapped in them, and you are one of them...YOU ARE A BILLBOARD! Billboards are simple, visual reminders of a message deemed valuable by the owner. You will not be able to sell anything until you first sell it to yourself. More ... It's time to head for the hills to get your Georgia apples. Growers are picking and selling directly to those who visit their roadside markets. More ... The new chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equine is urging drivers to put the car before the horse - the horse license plate, a new specialty tag that will raise needed funds for promotion, research and educational programs for the state's equine industry. More ... Presented by the Washington Little Theater Company, "The Washington Follies" promises to be a true variety show with singing, dancing, and comedy as well as a parade of celebrity look-alikes. The follies will be presented on Friday, October 5, at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, at 3 p.m. at The Playhouse on N. Alexander Avenue in Washington. More ... The F.M. Hogan General Store was moved from the Woodlawn Community to the Lincoln County Historical Park Thursday, September 20. Last week, work started on a new tin roof for the 100- year-old building. It is anticipated that the store will be operational in time for Pioneer Day, which is set for Saturday, November 17. Pictured reroofing the store are employees of the Son-Shine Glass, Renovations, and Remodeling Company. More ... The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear civil cases beginning Tuesday, October 9, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. is scheduled to preside over the proceedings. According to Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, jurors are to report to the courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse at 9 a.m. More ... As summer turns to fall, many Georgia residents will add outdoor burning to their to-do lists. But with the state still gripped by a severe drought, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is sounding the alarm for "safety first. More ... The Fort James Chapter of Colonial Dames XVII met at the Clubhouse in Arrowhead Pointe, a newly developed golf and recreation area at Richard B. Russell State Park in Elbert County. Thirteen members, three invitees, and four guests were present. More ... Army Reserve Pvt. Phillip S. Tapley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More ... Fire Prevention Week is scheduled from October 7-13 and this year Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind Georgia citizens to 'Practice Your Escape Plan. More ... |
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