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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. There will be three winner categories, which are the largest fish, the oldest fisherman, and a drawing for a door prize (for participants only). More ... State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated three traffic accidents during the month of May in Lincoln County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic accidents resulted in one injury and one traffic death. More ... 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 ... After harvesting your strawberries, remove excess runners and any unhealthy crowns, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More ... 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. Leave the extra 'junk' home: Don't load the boat up with weight you don't need. More ... 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 ... 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. Generally, applying 1 inch of water to the surface will wet the soil 6 to 8 inches deep. More ... 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. Across the coastal plains temperatures in the 104 to 106 range may not be out of the question. More ... 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. Department of Agriculture, scientists at the University of Georgia hope to find solutions to the problem that is killing bees in 36 states. More ... 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. Please don't miss out on this opportunity to promote quality fresh, locally grown, fruits and vegetables. More ... Remove old flower heads from bedding plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. This will make the plants bloom longer. More ... 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. Consumer Alert/Recall: Log Swings Recalled by Far East Brokers and Consultants Due to Fall Hazard. More ... 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. The competition celebrated the return to service of the USS Georgia. More ... |
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