Strengthening Georgia's dog fighting laws will make a world of difference
      Less than 24 hours after former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison on dog fighting charges, proposed legislation to strengthen Georgia's dog fighting laws will make a difference, State Sen. Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) said this morning in a press conference...
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Program aims to save infants lives through education
      The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) is launching a crib matching initiative to improve Georgia's infant mortality rate and to support healthy birth outcomes. The Crib Matching program will help reduce incidents of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by providing qualified families with...
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Christmas tree recycling program begins Dec. 21
      The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Thurmond Lake will accept real Christmas trees beginning December 21 through January 8, 2008. The Christmas trees can be dropped off at Riverside Middle School on Fury's Ferry Road in Evans, Georgia.
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USDA reopens its comment period on lease agreement rules
      In response to public requests, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened the comment period on its proposal to standardize leases with variable or flexible provisions. The original comment period ended Nov. 27, 2007. USDA will now consider comments received through Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.
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Leathersville News
By Mrs. William Bentley
      .. Raymond Timmerman visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Saturday afternoon. .. Cathy Chastain and Donna Palmer visited Irene Bailey on Saturday. .. Mrs. Irene Bailey spent the day Sunday with Mrs. Brian Marchant and family and attended St. Paul Methodist Church's Christmas Cantata Sunday nigh...
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