Aubrey Shirley
-
Below you will find information about reporting sick deer that are suspected of having CWD. Here are some facts about CWD taken from What Is Chronic Wasting Disease? | Department Of Natural Resources Division. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose caused by misfolded proteins called prions. These defective…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
It may not seem like it but we are in the winter season. The low rainfall and high temperatures are reminiscent of fall. We are nearing some record or even above record temperatures for this time of year. I say this as a preface to growing your own fruit and vegetables. We are lucky…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Posted in: Uncategorized
-
The 2026 Tattnall County 4-H Plant Sale is approaching quickly. This is a great opportunity to support your local 4-H club as well as liven up your landscape. All proceeds made from this plant sale fundraiser will go to support the Tattnall County 4-H program. The deadline for payments and orders is January 12th, 2026.
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Hurricane Helene has come and gone, it doesn’t seem like it has been over a year since this major storm hit Tattnall and surrounding counties. This was one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in Southeast Georgia on record. Some weather stations recorded over 90 mph gusts, and sustained winds of over 60…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but it doesn’t always put an end to tree insect activity. Some pests remain active well into the season and can leave visible damage in branches and crowns, especially as foliage begins to thin. Two late-season insects to watch for are twig girdlers and deodar weevils. Here is…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Here is a post by Dr. Lenny Wells explaining the current state of Pecan Harvest. The pecan harvest season is underway and so far, the Pawnee harvest has been light . Even where trees appeared to have a good crop load, the wagons are weighing light with a fair amount of stick-tights and pops blowing…
Posted in: Uncategorized