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  • Invasive Plants-Know the Lists for Georgia

    Phillip Prichard

    Hands holding example of Non-nnative privet

    Being from South, we are all familiar with kudzu, the invasive vine that ate the South. However, are you familiar with the other invasive plants? Invasive species are any species that are non-native and harm the local ecosystem. When these non-native plants and animals establish themselves in our local ecosystems, they outcompete and dislodge species…

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  • The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Comfy in the Georgia

    Phillip Prichard

    Joro spider in web

    Just in time for Halloween — the spooky-looking creepy-crawly Joro spider has reached the north Georgia area. Native to Japan and China, Joro spiders are believed to have made the trek overseas by hitching a ride in a shipping container. The striking arachnid has been sighted in Paulding County. The spiders are known for their…

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