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Waging war in landscape on 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 08/02/07 by J. Faith Peppers

If your landscape has left you no choice but to wage a war against weeds and overgrown bushes, you'll get top-notch advice from 'Gardening in Georgia' Aug. 16, 18.

Gov. Perdue champions homegrown bioenergy Posted on 08/02/07 by Brad Haire

Like most Americans, Georgians use a lot of gasoline, about 222 gallons a second. But unlike a lot of places, Georgia has the perfect recipe for bioenergy production.

Nuclear fingerprint helps identify pollution source Posted on 07/26/07 by Brad Haire

When it storms, sediment spills into the North Fork Broad River. It has hurt the river for decades. Scientists want to know the source of the sediment so it can be controlled. The remains from nuclear fallout can help them do it.

State winners highlight 65th State 4-H Congress Posted on 07/26/07 by J. Faith Peppers

For 65 years, Georgia's best 4-H'ers have gathered here once a year to champion their program during the annual State 4-H Congress. The competition this week was no exception, as 49 teenagers emerged as state project competition winners.

Costly calcium Posted on 07/26/07 by Sharon Omahen

Fewer Georgia dairy farmers, extended drought and rising fuel prices have driven the cost of a gallon of milk higher than a gallon of gasoline, says a University of Georgia economist.

Rain gardens offer way to clean storm water Posted on 07/26/07 by Stephanie Schupska

From motor oil to bird droppings, pollutants have to go somewhere when it rains. Usually it’s a quick trip to a nearby stream, river or lake. But it doesn’t have to be.

A 'Katrina' will hit Georgia, climatologist says Posted on 07/24/07 by David E. Stooksbury

A Katrina-like hurricane will strike Georgia, causing many deaths, major disruptions of lives and billions of dollars in damages, lost economic growth and tax revenues. The only question is when.

Be prepared before a major hurricane strikes Posted on 07/24/07 by David E. Stooksbury

Whether you live on the coast or in the mountains, a major hurricane will be devastating when it inevitably strikes the Georgia coast. How will you and your family fare? It all depends on how well you prepare.

Cyber-bullying combines meaness and technology. Posted on 07/19/07 by Katherine Tippins

Many parents may remember being a victim of physical and emotional suffering at the hands of a childhood bully. Others may regret being a bully when they were young.

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