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Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain, nerves, and spinal cord of approximately 350,000 Americans in their twenties and thirties. Some individuals may be mildly affected while others lose their ability to write, speak, or walk. More ... The Georgia Department of Revenue has uncovered two nationwide check scams that involve fake DOR checks and incorrect banking information. In the first scam, individuals receive a letter from a Canadian-based company which states "your grant in the amount of $50,000 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) has been approved. More ... Governor Sonny Perdue signed the Licensing of General Contractors Bill, Senate Bill 115. Senate Bill 115 amends Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and general contractors. More ... The first-ever Lincoln County 4-H Steer & Heifer Shootout was held Saturday, June 14, at Serendipity Farm on Lovelace Road. Pictured with Brian Bolt (far left), the judge for the event, are: (front row, l-r) exhibitors Jake Durden, Tanner Aycock, Bentley Beggs, Will Wilkes, (back row) Justin Ashmore, Ivie Aycock, Sadie Partridge, C.J. Goldman, Amberly Wilkes, Dalton Tankersley, and Carson Goldman. More ... The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met June 19 at the public library at 6:30 p.m. President Al Bean opened the meeting. Vice President Linda Burns welcomed the members and visitors. Wade Johnson gave the invocation. President Al Bean led the Pledge of Allegiance. More ... Lincoln County High School students T.J. Carani, Amy Dandron, Sara Herring, Abigail Minor, and Nicklas Spens qualified for the National Speech Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, held June 16-20. More ... The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Aging Services is offering tips to help older adults stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. "Extreme heat is a problem for our aging population," said Maria Greene, director of Division of Aging Services. More ... Dolls on Parade is the theme of the next Savannah River Christian Women's Connection luncheon on Wednesday, July 9th at Tara Country Club. Bring your favorite doll with you so you can share wonderful memory stories around your tables. More ... Liberty on the Lake will host its 21st Annual Freedom Fireworks Spectacular to benefit Augusta Care Pregnancy Center and the unborn on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Little River Marina and Family Resort in Appling. Events include Family Fun Contests starting at 3 p.m. and a Christian Concert at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. More ... After harvesting your strawberries, remove excess runners and any unhealthy crowns, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More ... A fishing tournament for kids up to age 16 was held at the Cox Farm on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Thirty kids participated in the tournament and 68 fish were caught. Following the tournament, lunch was served and prizes and coupons were given to all kids who participated. 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 Recall: Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall Hazard. The U.S. More ... Curious about how many votes George Busbee received when he ran for governor in 1974? Wondering how many times Mickey Mouse has been written in as a candidate for office? Answers to those questions and a plethora of others are available via computer now that the Georgia Official and Statistical Register is available on-line. More ... Tip die-back of redbud (Cercis canadensis) may be caused by saturated soil, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Redbuds are very intolerant of "wet feet" caused by prolonged wet soil and high humidity. More ... His drinking water smelled like old bait-shrimp, and the Putnam County homeowner wanted Keith Fielder, the local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent, to tell him why. What they found swimming around in his well still hasn't been identified. More ... Continue to use Bacillus thuringiensis for caterpillar pests such as imported cabbageworm, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Follow the directions on the label. More ... Grass and other weeds' root systems are more aggressive than tomato plants' root systems, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. They will cause great stress in your garden. How many times have you seen your tomato wilted and the grass and weeds doing fine? More ... Many plants are easily propagated by layering, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Verbenas, euonymus, pachysandra, ivy daphne and climbing roses are some examples that will root if stems are fastened down on soft earth with a wire and covered with some soil. More ... Vacation season is underway and many dogs and cats will be joining their owners for a summer getaway. Although car trips can be stressful for many household pets, experts agree that they do not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions. More ... USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Teresa Lasseter announced that eligible farmers who suffered quality losses to their crops in recent years can enroll now in the Crop Disaster Program 2005-2007 (CDP) at local FSA service centers. More ... The Lincoln County Board of Elections and Registration is currently accepting applications for absentee ballots from those who will be unable to make it to the polls on Tuesday, July 15, to vote in the General Primary. More ... Local residents are reminded that dog fighting is now a felony in Georgia. "Dog fighting is an activity that we will not tolerate here in Georgia," said Governor Sonny Perdue. More ... Gail Remsen has announced her intention to seek re-election to the District 2 seat on the Lincoln County Board of Education. She was first elected to the board in November of 2005 to fill the unexpired term of Marcy Remsen, who had to resign because of a law stating that a person cannot hold an elected office while working for an elected county official. More ... Lincoln County residents are reminded that they have two more days to qualify to run for nonpartisan offices in the November 4 General/Nonpartisan Election. Candidates may qualify at the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office, located in The Lincoln Center, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday) and from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday. More ... |
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