April 17, 2008 RSS feed / News

Benefit dinner for Junior Turner

The Christian Service Organization of Fishing Creek Baptist Church is planning a Country Cooking Supper 6-8 p.m., Sat., April 26. Cost is $6 for all you can eat. Take out plates will be available. All proceeds benefit Frank Turner, Jr. More...

Georgia 4-H Benefit Horse Auction to be held April 26

The 14th Annual Georgia 4-H Benefit Horse Auction will be held Saturday, April 26, at the University of Georgia Livestock Instructional Arena, in Athens, in conjunction with a benefit sale for the UGA Equine Science Program. More...

Boating safety course offered

The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron, the Army Corp of Engineers (J.Strom Thurmond), and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are offering "America's Boating course". More...

Students must register for ACT testing by May 9

The next ACT test administration for college-hopeful high school students is Saturday, June 14, 2008. Students who wish to take the exam on this date must register online or have their paper registrations postmarked by the end of the day May 9. More...

New website makes it easier to connect to after school programs

The Department of Human Resources' 270 After School and Summer Learning programs serve thousands of students across the state each year. More...

Power chairs avail.

The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available Power Wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. More...

Georgia plan gets high marks for rare plant conservation

Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan earns top ratings for its consideration of rare plant conservation, according to a recent report by NatureServe, an international conservation organization. More...

Library Check-Out

Many thanks to all of you who have responded to FOL's membership drive. Many of you gave donations along with your membership dues. We are so appreciative of your support and of your generosity. More...

DISINFECT PRUNERS

Disinfect pruners between cuts when removing diseased tissue from plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Most authorities recommend a 1:10 solution of bleach and water. More...

Consumers get answers from Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. More...

Area health fair April 19

More than 650 people are expected to take advantage of the free health services offered at the McDuffie County Health Fair Saturday, April 19th, at Thomson High School, Thomson Georgia, from 8 until 12:00 noon. More...

Class info needed

Attention: Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. Plans are being made now for our 20-year class reunion. Your contact information is needed as soon as possible. More...

Extension office looking for local farmers, gardeners

Call all Lincoln County farmers, garden hobbyists and enthusiasts. Come join the Lincoln County Farmers Market Association. Market your great fruit and vegetable crops to the citizens of Lincoln County. More...

Tallent deployed to Southwest Asia to support mission Iraqi Freedom

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tommy B. Tallent has deployed to an Southwest Asia to support the missions of Operations Enduring Freedom and/or Iraqi Freedom. More...

Republican qualifying

Those considering running for office in Lincoln County as Republicans should note that qualifying for those races will be conducted April 28 through May 2 at 2957 Maxim Road. Hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. More...

DRINK A PLANT

Water makes up 98.5 percent of the lettuce plant, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. The Irish potato has 70 percent water. If water is lacking, all other things tend to back up. More...

Citizens training program offered by BRW Assoc.

The largest single source of water pollution in Georgia is erosion and sediment runoff from construction grading sites. Most of it is supposed to be kept on-site. More...