June 12, 2008 / News

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LCES art students named state finalists in USS Georgia contest

Five LCES students were named state finalists in the "USS Georgia Return to Service Art Competition." The talented artists are Kendrick Beard, Matt Etheridge, Sean Tuten, Will Crook, and Cheyenne Keller. More...

TEND TO BERRIES

After harvesting your strawberries, remove excess runners and any unhealthy crowns, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

USDA announces CRP permitted land use for livestock feed needs

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced recently that USDA had authorized certain acreage enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to be available for hay and forage after the primary nesting season ends for grass-nesting birds. More...

Drought spreads to South Georgia; without rain conditions will worsen

By David Emory Stooksbury University of Georgia

If dry conditions persist, Georgia is in for a very hot summer. If the drought intensifies, temperatures across the mountains could reach into the middle to upper 90s while the piedmont bakes in the low 100s. 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...

Consumers get answers from Georgia Dept. of Agriculture

Consumer Questions are prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800-282- 5852. More...

Fishing tournament June 21

A.H. Stephens State Park will be hosting its Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 21. Registration will held from 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. The fishing tournament will began at 8 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. More...

Georgia State Patrol investigates three traffic accidents here

State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated three traffic accidents during the month of May in Lincoln County. More...

Summer Celebration to be held at Legion Fairgrounds June 14

Access Point Church will be hosting its first Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Christian bands Echoing Angels, Revive, Joel Goddard ministries, and Eleventhour will be performing. More...

Boating organization offers tips to stretch fuel dollars

With boaters facing record high fuel prices this summer Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) has a few tips that could help stretch their fuel dollars: 1. More...

HOW MUCH WATER

After watering, the soil in the vegetable garden should be moist to a depth of 8 to 10 inches, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. If the moisture isn't that deep, evaluate your watering technique. More...

UGA given $1.4 million to study disappearing bees

By April Sorrow University of Georgia

Almost half the bee colonies in the United States died last winter. Many were the result of a disorder that causes the colony to literally collapse. Using a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. More...

DEADHEAD

Remove old flower heads from bedding plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. This will make the plants bloom longer. More...