October 30, 2008 RSS feed / News

USDA to implement public access incentive for CRP

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today said that USDA would fully implement President George W. More...

Harry and David recalls product due unlisted pecans

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to pecans about the recall of some boxes of a product from Harry and David. More...

Christian women's retreat to be held at CDM Nov. 7-9

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! More...

Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture

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: Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips Recalled [cid:image001.jpg@01C934F7. More...

Charity dinner auction Nov. 8

The Humane Society of McCormick County is gearing up for their annual charity dinner auction to be held Saturday November 8th at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. More...

Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for General/Nonpartisan Election

.. Voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots for president of the United States in the General/Nonpartisan Election on Tuesday, November 4. More...

BRONZE BEGONIAS

Bronze-leaved varieties of begonias do particularly well in full sun, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Keep the foliage dry, and provide good air circulation around the plants. More...

L.C. Show Team sweeps Georgia Carolina State Fair

Lincoln Co. 4-H Show Team traveled to Augusta, Ga. to participate in the 86th Annual Georgia Carolina State Fair held in Richmond County on October 18, 2008. More...

Halloween safety advice offered to parents, children

Halloween is a time of great fun for children, but it can be a little scary for parents and drivers. Children are often out after dark, crossing busy streets and perhaps going to unfamiliar homes. More...

LCES names students to honor roll for first nine weeks

Lincoln County Elementary School is proud to announce that the following students were named to the All A Honor Roll for the first nine weeks. More...

ACS schedules volunteer summit in Thomson Nov. 13

The American Cancer Society will hold a Volunteer Summit at the Best Western - White Columns Inn in Thomson on Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. More...

TREE-RIPE

Allow peaches and plums to ripen on the tree, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Harvest them just as they begin to soften. More...

Ribbon cutting for Skin Institute

The Lincolnton - Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on October 8 for The Skin Institute. This exciting new business is a physician supervised, medical cosmetic clinic located at 126 Main St. in downtown Lincolnton. More...

Sportsman's Festival in Warrenton Nov. 8

Please, join us November 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., in downtown Warrenton, Ga. for our 15th Annual Sportsman's Festival. It is gearing up to be bigger than last year and fun for the entire family! More...

LCMS names students to honor roll for first semester

Lincoln County Middle School is proud to announce the following students were named to Honor Roll. Honor Roll students must have a 90 or above in all subjects. More...

DISINFECT PRUNERS

Disinfect pruners between cuts when removing diseased tissue from plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Most authorities recommend a 1:10 solution of bleach and water. More...

Energy Assistance Program helps Georgians with home heating bills

As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes. More...

Emory Univ. and ECHD working to vaccinate adolescents

Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that all children 6 months to 18 years get vaccinated against the flu each year? More...

Tickets available for Soup Cook Off at the MACK

Tickets are now available for the November 2nd Soup Cook Off for the MACK which will be held at the Lutheran Church by the Lake fellowship hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Prizes will be given for the best broth soup and the best cream soup. More...

USDA offers additional incentives for bottomland hardwood, wetlands

USDA has announced that additional payment incentives are being provided through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to agricultural producers to encourage enhanced wetland and bottomland hardwood conservation. More...

GAPSS team commends schools on compliance with standards

The Lincoln County School System served as the guinea pig for a new program that will combine schoollevel accreditation by SACS/CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) with an evaluation More...

RGNS hosting admission open house Nov. 8

Special campus tours and informational sessions on enrollment at Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School (RGNS) will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 2-5 p.m., in the School's Arts & Technology Building. More...

Silver Alert keeps seniors safe

If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. More...

New website helps young tobacco chewers and dippers quit on-line

For the first time, effective treatment for smokeless tobacco addiction is available on the Internet, thanks to a research study funded by the National Cancer Institute. More...

BLOOM DU JOUR

Okra, one of the showiest blooms in the vegetable garden, bears flowers that last only one day, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

Ground breaking ceremony held for new medical center

Self Regional Healthcare of Greenwood broke ground for the new Savannah Lakes Medical Center last Tuesday. 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...