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Jekyll 4-H Center renovation project complete Posted on 07/29/03 by Sharon Omahen

A rededication ceremony is planned for August 7 at the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island, Ga. The ceremony officially marks the completion of a $1.5 million renovation project at the center, which hosts more than 10,000 Georgia students each year.

Scientists check coral for human waste clues Posted on 07/28/03 by Cat Holmes

How extensive is fecal contamination of water surrounding the Florida Keys and how harmful is it to humans and the environment? These are questions troubling both University of Georgia scientists and residents of the string of more than 1,800 tropical islands arcing off the southern tip of Florida.

Fall garden planning a time for optimism Posted on 07/24/03 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Why do gardeners toil in the soil and endure the heat, sweat, gnats, flies, tomato-eating bugs? If we weren't optimistic, we'd all quit. But we're sure it's going to be a great fall.

Terrific ideas about bees not always so hot Posted on 07/24/03 by Mike Isbell

The problem the youth camp manager was facing was how to keep honeybees away from the trash cans at camp. The trash cans contained, not trash, but soft-drink cans with their sugary sweet residue inside.

Don't let your garden veggies make you sick Posted on 07/24/03 by Darbie M. Granberry

Most commercially grown fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the United States are wholesome and free of the microorganisms that could make you sick. But what about the fruits and vegetables you grow in your own garden?

Scientist warns of resistant weed 'nightmare' Posted on 07/23/03 by Brad Haire

To stay one step ahead of problems in their fields, farmers use many tools to work with and against nature. But relying too heavily on one effective tool now could give nature the upper-hand in the future.

Take flood precautions before waters start to rise Posted on 07/18/03 by Lisa Ray, David E. Stooksbury

Extremely moist soils, combined with higher-than-normal river and lake levels, make Georgia primed for major flooding. Adding to the concern, the state is in the midst of hurricane season, prompting emergency management officials and climatology experts to encourage Georgians to make flood preparations before the waters start to rise.

High demand, mad cow scare raises beef prices Posted on 07/17/03 by Brad Haire

High demand for summer beef raises retail prices. But this year, prices are noticeably higher than normal.

Scorpions not as dangerous as they look Posted on 07/17/03 by

Large frontal pinchers, six pairs of eyes, eight legs, a tail tipped with a venomous stinger -- sounds like a nightmare. But it's really just a "harmless" scorpion.

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