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Green Cleaning 01/13/09
Everywhere you look someone is coughing, sneezing, hacking or wheezing. When everyone around you is sick, you want to kill all the germs that could infect you next. But think twice before grabbing that store-bought bottle of disinfectant.
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Tree trouble 01/08/09
Recent rains left soils soggy across the state. The muddy puddles are doing more than making a mess. The stress the pools of water are placing on trees can cause serious problems down the road.
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Organic grads 01/08/09
“It’s made me realize that having my hands in the dirt is something I need in life,” Kate Smith said of the certificate program in organic agriculture. “It was an incredibly rewarding experience.”
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Free computers 01/07/09
During the holidays, 50 lucky Georgia students got their own personal computer, and neither Santa nor their parents had to pay a penny. The free computers were awarded through Georgia 4-H’s Need-A-Computer Program.
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Budget bailout 12/23/08
Until a few months ago, many people considered spending less than they earned only an option. Credit made up the difference, sparked by confidence that income, home values and the return on investments would keep going up. With lay-offs, high foreclosure rates and an extremely volatile stock market, some are now learning what goes up must come down. Many household budgets are in serious need of a bailout.
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2008 in review 12/23/08
Read the year's top stories about agriculture, economics, environment, lawn and garden, living and science.
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Extreme winter weather 12/22/08
Georgians can expect a roller coaster winter with temperatures jumping between warm and extremely cold.
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Winter pipes 12/18/08
Pleasantly warm weather has returned to much of Georgia this week. But it’s still winter, and freezing temperatures will be back. Don’t forget to keep outdoor pipes and hoses protected.
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Cranberries 12/18/08
The holidays are here. During this busy season, it’s easy to forget to add a few people to your shopping list. But don’t fret. There is always time to whip up a last-minute, homemade treat anyone will love to receive, says a University of Georgia food expert.
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Food contest 12/18/08
Got a Georgia food product you’d like to showcase? The University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development is searching for its third annual Flavor of Georgia grand prize winner.