Wonder of Winter
By JOHANNE KITTLE, Plant Rescue Team Member Photography by Tom Harrington
      "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose…". Last year I wrote about the first part of the classic "Christmas Song" and received many responses from readers. This year I want to give readers a brief update on the Chestnuts and discuss the second part of the lyrics...
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Drought hits landscape, green-industry businesses hard
By Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Extension Tips
      Severe water restrictions may have you cutting the number of times you wash your car, clothes and pets. But if you rely on landscaping for your livelihood, the drought is likely cutting the size of your wallet, too. University of Georgia experts with the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture recen...
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Parents Rediscover Board Games as Gift of Choice for Holidays and Beyond
      When it comes to gift buying for children, shoppers often find themselves faced with the difficult task of choosing between entertainment and educational value. Parents don't have to pick between the two when they decide to give a board game that can be both fun and educationally engaging.
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Towns County FFA Poinsettias for sale
     They are $8 each, with your choice of a green or red wrapper with a bow. There are only 100 plants available. They will be sold on a first come first served bases. For more information call 706-896-4131 ex 1216.
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Prepping Your Home's Heating System
BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA
      Q: Last year, you published a list of steps to ready a home heating system for the winter. Can you print that list again? -- Norma S., Birmingham, Ala. A: Sure.
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Seasonal Safety
By Norma Flanagan SAFE Kids of Towns County
      In This Season of Recalls, Toy Shoppers Need to be Vigilant. With more than 65 percent of the toys brought between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas, parents and caregivers are heading into the year's busiest toy-buying season.
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