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Commissioner discourages giving children animals as Easter gifts Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is urging parents to think twice before giving animals to children this Easter. "Chickens and ducks generally do not make good pets for children, especially considering a child's susceptibility to germs," says Commissioner Irvin. More ... Registration to be held at LCES for kindergartners Registration for entering kindergartners will be held at Lincoln County Elementary School Wed., March 12 and Thurs., March 13. Please bring your rising kindergartner (must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2008) according to the recommended schedule listed. The registration will include a b... More ... Administration analysis details impact on programs without new farm bill At the request of senior House and Senate agriculture committee staff, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provided a detailed document developed from administration analysis of impacts to current USDA programs - in the absence of enactment of a new farm bill or an extension of the 2002 farm bill p... More ... Contributing to conservation is easy via the tax checkoff As Georgians file their annual income tax forms, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division wants to remind residents they can support wildlife at tax time each year. The "Give Wildlife a Chance" State Income Tax Checkoff provides a hassle-free option for donating to ... More ... Consumers lose with passage of Senate Bill Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine expressed "profound disappointment" today that Senate Bill 276, as amended by the House, passed both bodies of the Georgia General Assembly. "Today the trial lawyers and big insurance companies are laughing all the way to the bank at the expense of Georgia ... More ... Tips provided on keeping garden green during drought By Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia Drought is predicted for Georgia this summer. To help home gardeners, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and green industry experts put their heads together and developed tips Georgians can use to keep gardens green while saving water. More ... Consumers get answers from 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. Q: How often should I water my shrubs in the winter? A: Water shrubs in your landscape throughout the winter, if the soil is dry. More ... IRS offers free file for nonfilers who must file The Internal Revenue Service announced recently that individuals who normally do not file a tax return but must do so this year in order to receive their 2008 economic stimulus payment can now use the IRS Free File program to help them file returns for 2007. More ...
Although the LCHS Literary Team came in second at the Region 7-A Literary Meet, four students placed first in their respective events and will go on to compete in the state literary meet. These students were: .. Nikolas Spens, first place, Boys Essay. More ... System observes board member appreciation week The week of March 17-21 has been designated as "School Board Appreciation Week" in Georgia by Governor Sonny Perdue. The week-long observance calls attention to the many contributions made to communities by members of local boards of education. More ... DNR calls for watchable and educational wildlife projects Wanted: Projects that can use a hand helping Georgians enjoy and better understand nongame wildlife. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making its annual call for proposals in a 10 yearold grants program promoting watchable wildlife and wildlife education. More ... |
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