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Got GERD? You're Far From Alone Posted on 12/04/01 by Dan Rahn

GERD may be a funny-sounding name, but millions of Americans aren't laughing. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can cause the mother of all heartburns and an array of other symptoms.

Farm Symposium Aims to Boost Rural Economy Posted on 11/28/01 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers are facing a crisis. Crop prices are nearing some of the lowest levels ever as expenses keep climbing. Farmers are caught in a price squeeze they may not be able to overcome.

Cotton Production Workshop Coming in Tifton Posted on 11/27/01 by Dan Rahn

The 1.66 million bales of cotton produced on Georgia farms last year were enough to make a pair of jeans and two T-shirts for every man, woman and child in the United States and Canada.

Scientists Complete Peanut Molecular Map Posted on 11/26/01 by Brad Haire

University of Georgia researchers have completed the first comprehensive molecular map of the peanut plant. Like a roadmap, it will give scientists the directions they need to develop better varieties for farmers and better products for consumers.

Don't Get Too Happy Over Holiday Job Rates Posted on 11/21/01 by J. Faith Peppers

Unemployment rates are likely to drop during the next few weeks. But don't get too jolly over the joyful jobless news.

Take-charge Steps Help Deal with Job Loss Posted on 11/21/01 by

Thousands of Americans are facing either the reality or the threat of job loss. If you, or someone close to you, faces unemployment, this story offers some things to keep in mind.

Days Without Rain Near Local Records Posted on 11/21/01 by David E. Stooksbury, Pam Knox

The number of consecutive days with little or no rainfall is reaching record levels in Georgia. Preliminary analysis by the Office of the State Climatologists indicates that Columbus has broken its record of days with 0.01 inches or less of rain.

TMDLs Focus of Water Summit Dec. 10 Posted on 11/21/01 by

Explaining and understanding TMDLs will be the focus of the Upper Suwannee River Water Summit Dec. 10 in Tifton, Ga.

Santa's Stocking Up on Gardening Gifts Posted on 11/19/01 by Wayne J. McLaurin

So you don't believe in the Jolly Fat Man. You'd better, because he's got all of the gardening gifts you've been wanting.

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