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Plant now for second summer vegetable crop Posted on 07/22/08 by Terry Kelley

The thermometer may be stuck on 95 degrees, but don’t let the summer heat beat you out of a second crop of fresh summer veggies. There is still time for another crop across much of Georgia.

Find out where your money goes Posted on 07/17/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Food prices are up, and gasoline costs more than ever. Most paychecks have stayed the same, but there are ways to make them seem like they too are growing, says a financial expert with the University of Georgia.

Giant wasps not after humans Posted on 07/17/08 by Stephanie Schupska

The scary two-and-a-half-inch wasps hovering over Julie Barkley’s flowerbeds drove the Athens, Ga., resident inside and to her computer.

Encouraging residents to get moving Posted on 07/14/08 by Allie Byrd

More than 3,000 Georgians exercised their way across the state this spring, so to speak, logging more than 500,000 virtual miles during the first session of the Walk Georgia Program.

Diabetes on the rise in U.S. Posted on 07/14/08 by Sharon Omahen

As diabetics, David and Susan Dowdy know what they eat directly affects their blood sugar levels and lives. To combat the disease, the Brunswick, Ga., couple eats more healthful and exercises more.

2008 edition of annual UGA Back to School Packet Posted on 07/09/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Welcome to the 2008 Back to School Packet. In this edition, experts from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offer tips to help you and your child get ready for school. Feature articles address school safety, study habits, packed lunches, school gardens, money management and school communication.

Get involved early to stop school dropouts Posted on 07/08/08 by April Reese Sorrow

The decision to drop out of school has consequences that affect a student for life. It can hurt communities, too, say education experts with the University of Georgia. Parents should intervene early to keep kids on the right path to success.

Mosquito larvae suspended on a water surface.

Mosquito larvae suspended on a water surface.

Watch out for mosquito baby boom Posted on 07/03/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Georgia’s ongoing drought could produce a mosquito baby boom, says an expert with the University of Georgia. But homeowners can protect themselves and their families.

Bioenergy conference set for Aug. 12 in Tifton, Ga. Posted on 07/03/08 by Brad Haire

The latest information about alternative fuels and the current and future projects planned for this new industry in the Southeast will be the focus of the third annual Southeast Bioenergy Conference Aug. 12-13 in Tifton, Ga.

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