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Outbreak of Salmonella berta has experts baffled Posted on 09/11/03 by Cat Holmes

Georgia health officials are searching for the source of an outbreak of Salmonella traced to a Golden Corral restaurant in Kennesaw.

Get troublesome weeds out of your day lily beds Posted on 09/11/03 by Mark Czarnota

Day lilies, with their beautiful repeating flowers, are among the most popular perennials throughout the United States. Unfortunately, weeds can be hard to control in day lilies. Established perennial broadleaf weeds can be extremely tough.

Avoid foodborne illnesses in restaurants Posted on 09/11/03 by Cat Holmes

When an outbreak of foodborne illness strikes, such as the recent one involving the Golden Corral restaurant in Kennesaw, Ga., people pay more attention to restaurant hygiene.

You wouldn't want to wear this velvet Posted on 09/10/03 by Mike Isbell

If you're the curious type, you may want to pick up a puss caterpillar. But don't do it. Hidden in all that velvety hair are hollow spines with venom.

Honeybees' struggle: first too dry, now too wet Posted on 09/10/03 by Dan Rahn

Honeybees can't seem to catch a break in Georgia. While this year's frequent rains have brought welcome relief for people and most of the state's plants and animals, it's just another tough year for the bees.

Avery to deliver 2003 D.W. Brooks Lecture Posted on 09/04/03 by J. Faith Peppers

Dennis Avery, director of the Center for Global Food Issues at the Hudson Institute, will deliver the 2003 D.W. Brooks Lecture Oct. 6 in Athens, Ga.

Spanish classes begin for landscape pros Oct. 1 Posted on 09/04/03 by

To help landscape and turf managers break down language barriers between them and their Latino workers, the Hall County Extension Service and the North Georgia Landscape and Turf Association are hosting a course, "Introductory Spanish for the Green Industry."

4-H'er needs your vote to win national award Posted on 09/04/03 by

It's not time to vote for a new U.S. president, but it is time to vote for Rebecca Miolen. A 4-H'er from Newnan, Ga., Miolen needs your vote to win the IVERCARE Because You Care Award, which is presented annually to one American who cares the most for horses.

Don't neglect food safety while rooting for team Posted on 09/04/03 by

Georgia's football season draws fans and foods to the stadium on game day. But without proper concern for safety, the food can leave fans sick.

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