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Georgia Agriculture Hall of Fame nominees sought Posted on 01/15/04 by Sharon Omahen

Being named to a hall of fame is always a prestigious honor. Georgia’s Agricultural Hall of Fame honors agriculture commissioners, research scientists, agribusiness leaders and a host of other agriculture supporters.

UGA program helping Latino kids celebrate MLK Day Posted on 01/15/04 by Cat Holmes

Hot chocolate, a pinata full of candy and children's videos in Spanish about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will highlight the MLK celebration Jan. 19 at Pinewood Estates North, a trailer park north of Athens.

Be sure your toddler eats the right foods Posted on 01/14/04 by Morgan L Roan

Parents often don't know what to do when their toddler's appetite suddenly decreases and his interest in certain foods changes. After the first year of life, food just isn't the focus anymore. The child is much more interested in the other senses.

New CD makes learning about diabetes easy, fun Posted on 01/14/04 by Morgan L Roan

A new CD-ROM, "Focus on Diabetes," can help people learn at their own pace about diabetes and how to manage it.

Fiscal Fitness 2004 Posted on 01/14/04 by

Ask the experts how to get out of debt and one of the first things they'll say is to always pay more than the minimum on monthly credit card payments. It's good advice, but there are times when making the minimum works to your advantage, too.

Vidalia onions, peaches profit from chill - so far Posted on 01/08/04 by Brad Haire

One crop is soaking up the daylight and growing in fields. Another is quietly staying dormant in orchards. If all goes well, there should be plenty of Vidalia onions and Georgia peaches come harvesttime.

Throw away the wrapping, but keep the poinsettia Posted on 01/08/04 by Morgan L Roan

Poinsettias are always thought of as Christmas plants because of their brilliant red color. They're common gifts during the holiday season. But you can enjoy them for years if you take care of them properly.

'Mad cow' case and beef prices Posted on 01/08/04 by Sharon Omahen

How the first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also known as "mad cow disease," in the United States affects the nation's beef market depends heavily on consumer reaction, a University of Georgia expert says.

Fiscal Fitness 2004 Posted on 01/06/04 by Sharon Omahen, Michael Rupured

If you have more debt than you can handle, you're not alone. Last year, more than a million families filed for bankruptcy. Many more sought help from credit counseling agencies.

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