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State winners highlight 64th State 4-H Congress Posted on 07/20/06 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia's best 4-H'ers gathered to champion their program during the 64th annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta this week. And 49 individuals emerged as state project competition winners.

Bioenergy conference August 1-3 in Tifton, Ga. Posted on 07/20/06 by Brad Haire

Growers, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, economic developers and researchers can all learn about alternative fuel development in Georgia at the Georgia Bioenergy Conference August 1–3 in Tifton, Ga.

Prepare list and shop during tax holiday Posted on 07/20/06 by Sharon Omahen

Georgia parents should plan now for an upcoming holiday that’s designed to help them save money. Known as the sales tax holiday, the tax-free purchase days are set to begin this year at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 3 and end at midnight Aug. 6.

To avoid missing out, fuel up on breakfast Posted on 07/19/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Bacon, eggs, biscuits, fruit, omelets, pancakes, turkey-and-cheese sandwich -- one of those items doesn’t make the typical breakfast list. But a University of Georgia nutrition expert says it’s not necessarily the normal that makes the best breakfast.

Don't ignore bullying at school Posted on 07/19/06 by Brad Haire

If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it.

Tiny 'turf terrorists' hard to reach, control Posted on 07/13/06 by Dan Rahn

White grubs don't look so tough. But the pudgy little C-shaped larvae can be like tiny terrorists, attacking your lawn while staying downright hard to get to.

UGA turf field day set for Aug. 15 Posted on 07/13/06 by Sharon Omahen

Golf course managers want their turfgrass postcard perfect. So do many homeowners. The University of Georgia Turfgrass Field Day will have much to offer both, and anyone else interested in healthy turf, Aug. 15 in Griffin, Ga.

Plant garden now for second veggie crop Posted on 07/13/06 by Terry Kelley

It's midsummer in Georgia, but it could be spring all over again for vegetables.

UGA prof, student recording Georgia's great trees Posted on 07/11/06 by J. Faith Peppers

Some people see a tree and think shade from the summer sun. Some remember climbing to the top in days gone by. Tim Smalley and his graduate student Sarah Thompson see a rich heritage and want to record it for posterity. And they're asking for your help.

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