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Valdosta High School football team practices in summer heat

Valdosta High School football team practices in summer heat

Weather tool helps teams gauge heat conditions Posted on 07/28/05 by Stephanie Schupska

At Valdosta High School, about 20 miles above the Georgia-Florida line, heat indexes regularly climb above 110 degrees during the summer. With football camp under way, coaches and trainers can use an index at www.georgiaweather.net to help players avoid heat stroke.

Prepare preschoolers for first leap into school Posted on 07/28/05 by J. Faith Peppers

"Let's go inside," said 2-year-old Matthew Fudger's mother Amy as he shyly peeked into his new preschool classroom. After a few minutes, he made the leap into preschool, which university experts say can prepare children to better play and interact with others and solve problems.

Parents, schools can combat head lice naturally Posted on 07/25/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Even Paul Guillebeau scratches his head when talking about head lice. The tiny creatures are his focus, especially when it comes to reducing students’ exposure to pesticides associated with the insect’s control.

Landscape training series unveils new title, DVDs Posted on 07/25/05 by Dan Rahn

The University of Georgia Extension Service has released its newest "SuperCrew" landscape employee training video and now has the entire eight-title series on DVD.

College time creates empty-nesters Posted on 07/21/05 by Sharon Omahen

Starting college can be a big adjustment for a student. It also can begin a period of separation and anxiety for parents.

State boosts sales with back-to-school specials Posted on 07/21/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Kids don’t usually need an incentive to go back-to-school shopping, especially when it involves cool new stuff. Parents, though, usually do.

First-day jitters common for students, parents Posted on 07/21/05 by J. Faith Peppers

The new clothes are bought. Bright, white sneakers are out of the box. A whole new stash of crayons, markers and folders are dutifully labeled. Everyone is ready for the first day of school. Or are they?

Don't ignore bullying at school Posted on 07/21/05 by Brad Haire

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

State winners highlight 63rd State 4-H Congress Posted on 07/21/05 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia's best 4-H'ers gathered to champion their program during the 63rd annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta July 19-22. But 48 individuals emerged as state project competition winners.

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