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the middle of winter, the last thing most people are thinking about are weeds or other pests in their lawns and gardens. Our Extension office usually starts getting calls in late spring and early summer about weed problems like lawn burweed. The challenge we have is that by the time we get a call from…
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Is your child interested in a field trip to Rock Eagle 4-H Center? Are they passionate about an animal, sport, hobby, or other interest? Georgia 4-H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (DPA) is quickly approaching! DPA is designed to empower youth with necessary skills for use throughout their lifetime. In this contest, 4-H’ers develop skills in…
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Over the holidays, Lincoln County and the surrounding area experienced some of the lowest temperatures on record in many years. Last week, those temperatures hiked back into the 60’s. I want to start this week just by recognizing the hard work of our county employees that worked endlessly to repair water pipes and assist people…
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As someone who grew up in large suburbs of metropolitan areas, moving to Lincoln County was an opportunity for me to experience the idyllic, small-town lifestyle. While it’s often true that small town, rural communities can be tight knit and supportive areas to live, they can face some unique challenges when faced with health, financial,…
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In our office, the planning never stops! As we wind down 2022, our staff are excitedly looking forward to 2023 and planning events and programs to meet the needs of our local community and region. This week, I wanted to provide a bit of an update as to what programs you can expect from us…
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‘Tis the season for stockings hung by chimneys, Christmas trees adorned with lights and ornaments, houses all aglow, and kisses under mistletoe. The history of mistletoe and its romantic role in the holiday season is theorized to stem from several areas of folklore and myth. The most likely origin of mistletoe as a symbolic herb…
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This year, inflation has continued to influence the financial health and well-being of many Americans. Inflation, by definition, is a general increase in prices of goods with a fall in the purchasing value of money – basically, the value of a dollar is less this year than it has been in recent past years. In…
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As someone who grew up in large suburbs of metropolitan areas, moving to Lincoln County was an opportunity for me to experience the idyllic, small-town lifestyle. While it’s often true that small town, rural communities can be tight knit and supportive areas to live, they can face some unique challenges when faced with health, financial,…
Posted in: Misc. -
In our office, the planning never stops! As we wind down 2022, our staff are excitedly looking forward to 2023 and planning events and programs to meet the needs of our local community and region. This week, I wanted to provide a bit of an update as to what programs you can expect from us…
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Tis the season for stockings hung by chimneys, Christmas trees adorned with lights and ornaments, houses all aglow, and kisses under mistletoe. The history of mistletoe and its romantic role in the holiday season is theorized to stem from several areas of folklore and myth. The most likely origin of mistletoe as a symbolic herb…
Posted in: Garden