July 24, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Local 4-H Club members enjoyed a variety of summer activites

Lincoln Co. 4-H Club held its summer activities program during the month of June. Club members, 5th through 12th grade, had the opportunity to learn and experience different activities and events that made their summer exciting. More...

Genealogy, lineage workshop to be held at MW library

A free Genealogy and Lineage Workshop sponsored by the GASSAR, the Samuel Elbert Chapter SAR, and the Kettle Creek NSDAR will be conducted at the Mary Willis Library, 204 E. Liberty Street in Washington, GA on August 8th and 9th. More...

Consumers get answers from Ga. Department 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. Consumer Recall: Lawn Mowers Recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. More...

Ga. officials want assistance for state's tomato growers

Georgia Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Terry Coleman said late today that Commissioner Tommy Irvin will be asking the state's congressional delegation to procure disaster assistance for Georgia's tomato growers. More...

Giant wasps not after humans

By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia

The scary two-and-a-half-inch wasps hovering over Julie Barkley's flowerbeds drove the Athens, Ga., resident inside and to her computer. More...

Irvin releases latest figures on DCSP

Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has announced the latest figures on the statewide Dog and Cat Sterilization Program (DCSP). More...

ACS to hold training class for licensed cosmetologists Aug. 11

The American Cancer Society will hold its next Look Good...Feel Better volunteer training class for licensed beauty professionals on August 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at your local American Cancer Society office in Augusta. More...

CCLC reports on July meeting

By Barbara Sublet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at the public library July 17 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. More...

Leaving children unattended in vehicles can be deadly

As temperatures increase, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), Division of Public Health, and the Safe Kids of Georgia community partners urge parents not to leave children unsupervised in vehicles for any length of time. More...

Horse owners urged to protect animals from EEE

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is urging horse owners to take precautions to protect their animals from Eastern Equine Encephalitis. More...