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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer recently announced that USDA will distribute $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program rental payments to participants across the country for fiscal year 2009. Producers holding about 766,000 contracts on 430,000 farms will receive an average of $50.93 per acre. More ... Tropical Storm Fay brought beneficial rain to Georgia in late August. But a very dry September has led to the return of low stream flows across the state and worsened drought conditions. All streams in Georgia except those originating in the extreme southern counties are extremely low. More ... Ladies, are you in need of some time to retreat? Are you looking for a renewal of your spirit? A deepening of your walk of faith? Some good ole' fashioned girl time? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to act fast! The time is quickly approaching and no one should miss this event! More ... In 2008, 4-H is "Still Keepin' It Green." And we couldn't do it without our Lincoln County 4-H'ers, volunteers and agents. Local 4-H'ers are proud to continue the tradition of mastery, generosity, belonging and independence through various activities and especially by helping the community. More ... Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer recently announced the selection of 44 rural utilities and cooperatives to receive $1.3 billion in loans to build and repair nearly 11,000 miles of distribution and transmission lines serving almost 85,000 customers in 24 states. More ... In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, area children will once again be featured in "Christmas Kids and Greetings," an annual supplement to The Lincoln Journal. This year, a photographer from Interpress Studios in Snellville, Georgia, will be at the Lincolnton Clubhouse Tuesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 23, to take the children's pictures. More ... State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated one traffic crash during the month of September in Lincoln County. Sergeant First Class Andrews said the traffic crash resulted in five injuries. More ... Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at First Assembly of God on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Charlotte traveled for many years with Jeff and Sheri Easter before leaving the group in March to embark upon new endeavors including solo concert events and spending time with family. More ... The weeklong primitive weapons deer-hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 11. During the primitive weapons season, hunters may use archery equipment (including crossbows), muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and muzzleloading firearms (.44 caliber or larger). More ... Have you ever driven along a Georgia country road or visited a state park and a beautiful blooming shrub or tree caught your eye? Chances are you were looking at one of the thousands of plants native to Georgia. As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist, I am constantly amazed by the low number of native plants available for sale. More ... The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear civil cases when the court's October Term begins Tuesday, October 14, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. is the presiding judge. According to Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, jurors are to report to the courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse at 9 a.m. More ... Hunters should be alert and aware during primitive weapons deer hunting season, Oct. 11-17, 2008. Muzzleloaders or 'blackpowder guns' require specific safety precautions. "Hunters who use muzzleloading guns during primitive weapons season should know that they have specific safety precautions," says Department of Natural Resources Capt. James Bell. More ... Georgia sportsmen and state programs they depend upon are about to be slammed in the wallet! Their recreation activities will be negatively impacted by threatened cuts in the Georgia Department of Natural Resource (DNR) budget. More ... To date, two cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Georgia this year: one in Floyd County and one in Fulton County. Dry weather now provides perfect conditions for the mosquitoes that carry it, says a University of Georgia expert. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 9 Sausage, biscuit, grits, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Chicken, biscuit, grits, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 13 Fall Holiday TUESDAY, OCT. 14 Teacher-in-service WEDNESDAY, Oct. More ... Some plants and animals are generalists. They live in a variety of habitats. Others are specialists, persisting only where very specific conditions occur. The federally endangered American chaffseed ranks among the latter. Schwalbea americana needs open pine forests or savannas, undisturbed soil and frequent fires, especially during the growing season. More ... Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin warns consumers to an imported flavor drink that is being recalled for Melamine contamination, a potential health risk. Tristar Food, Jersey City, NJ, is initiating a nationwide recall of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao). The drinks may be contaminated with Melamine. More ... Charlotte Ritchie will be performing at First Assembly of God on Sunday, October 19 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be received and a nursery will be provided. For more information please call 359-7237. More ... BREAKFAST THURSDAY, OCT. 9 Scrambled eggs, toast, jelly, juice, milk FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Cereal, toast, juice, milk MONDAY, OCT. 13 Fall Holiday TUESDAY, OCT. 14 Teacher-in-service WEDNESDAY, Oct. More ... |
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