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Deadly Fall for Cats, Dogs 10/27/97
That fall nip in the air can make even parked cars deadly to cats and dogs. A University of Georgia veterinarian says cooler weather often leads to two fatal attractions for household pets. "As the weather cools, many cats are attracted to the warmth of the car's engine," said Jim Strickland.
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Weevils Threaten Throne 10/20/97
In late September, boll weevils appeared in Lowndes, Jenkins and Grady counties. Fewer than 2,500 insects were found in special field traps. Still, many cotton farmers and businessmen are worried. King Cotton just got back on the throne and boll weevils could jeopardize that position.
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Deer Carry E.coli, too 10/20/97
Georgia deer hunters like to know everything about their prey. But what most don't know is that deer can hurt them long after the hunt is over. University of Georgia scientists say deer, like cattle, carry E. coli. And many popular ways of preparing venison won't kill the potentially deadly bacteria.
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Halloween Tricks for Treats 10/20/97
You've been hearing about it for months. Your child's ideal costume has ranged from a firefighter to Chipper Jones to one of the "Eat Mor Chikin" cows. Now it's your job to make sure his Halloween fantasies come true.
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Sweet Onions Start Now 10/20/97
You may not have finished the Vidalia onions from last season, but commercial growers are starting now on their onion crop for next year.
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TLC for Nursery Plants 10/13/97
You expect nursery residents to get a lot of loving care. But many trees grown in nurseries have a tough time trying to thrive in aboveground pots until they're transplanted into the ground.
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Jack-o'-lantern Crop 10/13/97
Pumpkins make great pies. But that's not why most people buy them. "Most people get them for decorations," said Johnny Burt.
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Reducing Birth Defects 10/13/97
Each year more than 2,500 babies born in the United States have neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly. New laws have put a solution in your grocery store.
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New Wonder Lawn 10/06/97
Many Georgians dream of a lawn that doesn't require constant attention: little watering, very little mowing; a grass that grows equally well in sun and shade -- even deep shade -- and stays green all year.
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Hickory Horned Devils 10/06/97
"They are scary-looking creatures," said DeKalb County Extension Agent Walter Reeves. "But in the spring they turn into innocent little moths."