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Pay bills now to avoid paying more later Posted on 01/03/08 by Sharon Dowdy

If your cash ran out before your shopping list did, you probably relied on credit cards this holiday season. It’s time to develop a plan to tackle the debt before it grows out of control, says a University of Georgia financial expert.

Cold, drought blast Georgia landscapes Posted on 01/03/08 by J. Faith Peppers

Just as things were looking up for Georgia gardeners after last month’s rain, it’s freezing. Their drought-stressed plants will be hit hard, says a University of Georgia expert.

UGA to host statewide farm forecast Posted on 01/03/08 by J. Faith Peppers

Anyone who wants the latest information about crop prices, pending U.S. farm and energy policies, weather forecasts or water conservation should attend at least one of the five meetings planned across Georgia the week of Jan. 28.

Georgia Cotton Conference in Tifton Jan. 29-30 Posted on 01/02/08 by Brad Haire

Anyone who wants the latest information about cotton production and marketing should attend the first annual Georgia Cotton Conference at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center Jan. 29-30 in Tifton, Ga.

Top 10 things to do with a used Christmas tree Posted on 12/21/07 by Stephanie Schupska

When Christmastime is over, Christmas tree buyers everywhere are reminded that wrapping paper can be forced into a trash can, but a tree can’t, says a University of Georgia Christmas tree saver.

Drought lingers despite recent rainfall Posted on 12/21/07 by David E. Stooksbury

Athens, Ga. – If Georgia doesn't receive adequate rainfall over the next three to four months, drought conditions in summer and fall next year will likely be worse than those in 2007.

2007 in review: Georgia FACES news highlights Posted on 12/21/07 by Brad Haire

Before you have to remember to write 2008 on your personal checks, recap 2007 with the top Georgia FACES news stories of the year.

Menacing mice move indoors Posted on 12/20/07 by Sharon Omahen

As temperatures begin to drop, Georgia’s climate finally resembles what some call winter. It’s enough to drive people indoors to stay warm, and some unwanted guests, too.

Don’t waste toilet water Posted on 12/20/07 by Stephanie Schupska

“Gray water is another piece in the puzzle of improving indoor water use efficiency,” said Frank Henning, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension watershed agent. “With water shortages, people are trying to find additional water resources. They’re clamoring to know what we can do with gray water.”

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