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Ban winter rodents from your home Posted on 09/10/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Fall is near. Leaves are turning colors. Squirrels are storing nuts, and mice and rats are looking for the best way to get into your home for the winter.

Is your child’s car seat properly installed? Posted on 09/10/09 by Stephanie Schupska

“Car crashes remain the No. 1 killer of America’s children between the ages of 2 and 14,” said Andrew Turnage, public information coordinator with the Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute.

Rid your home of rodents Posted on 09/10/09 by Sharon Dowdy

As the seasons shift and people spend more time indoors, so do rodents. A University of Georgia wildlife specialist says you can rid your home of those uninvited winter guests.

August weather a mixed bag across Georgia Posted on 09/03/09 by Pam Knox

Rainfall across east Georgia was below normal in August. However, the coastal area received heavy flooding. West Georgia received above normal rainfall, too.

Irrigation system working in a field.

Irrigation system working in a field.

Georgia farms will need more water in the future Posted on 09/03/09 by Brad Haire

A recent University of Georgia report shows that Georgia farmers will need 20 percent more water to grow their crops in the next four decades. They’ll need it to meet increased food demand and to compete globally.

Handy hygiene can help prevent flu spread Posted on 09/03/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Georgia and Alaska are the only two states currently having widespread flu outbreaks, particularly the H1N1 bug, according a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Soil covered spade laying in compost pile

Soil covered spade laying in compost pile

Tool storage time Posted on 09/03/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Home gardeners who don’t plan to plant fall crops should pack away their tools for the winter, says a University of Georgia gardening expert.

Teach kids financial facts of life Posted on 08/27/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Teaching kids the value of money can be harder than getting them to clean their rooms or eat their vegetables. But the knowledge will save them a lifetime of trouble.

Managing land and wildlife Posted on 08/27/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Landowners, farmers or sportsmen who want to increase the value and benefits of the land they own, manage or hunt should attend the 2009 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day Sept.17 at the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga.

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