Gary Hawkins

  • On December 1, 2016, the latest portion of the Georgia – Florida Water Case came to a close.  A copy of teh story printed in the AJC is copied.

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  • Georgia – Florida Water Case

    On November 30, 2016 Dan Chapman and Greg Bluestein both of the Atlanta Journal Constitution wrote a story titled “Ga. Farmer’s water use is key issue”.  The story is copied here in case you have not seen the story.

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  • Will the recent rains be beneficial?

    The recent rains (November 29 and 30) was a very welcome site to many across the Southeast.  Here are some thoughts on the drought and the rains we received: I heard on the radio and news reports that the rains will help the firefighters with the fires in North Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.  The…

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  • November 22, 2016 Drought monitor Update

    November 22, 2016 Drought monitor information has been released.

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  • Governor Deal elevates drought response level

    On November 17, 2016, Governor Deal based on recommendations from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) approved a Level 2 Drought Response designation for more than 50 counties with an additional 58 counties being designated as Level 1 drought.  The press release with a map and a Drought Management Fact Sheet can be found here.…

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  • Carroll County Extension is hosting a program on managing cattle in drought conditions on Monday November 28th 2016 at 5:30-9:00 PM at the Carroll County Ag Center/Extension Office.   Information and agenda for the workshop is provided below.  If you have questions and to register, call Richard Littleton, Carroll County Extension, at 770-836-8546.  Or you can…

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  • Historic Drought from North Georgia to Florida

    The following article written by Dan Chapman with the Atlanta Journal Constitution related to drought was in the November 8th edition of the AJC.  UGA CAES Agricultural Climatologist is quoted in this article.   *** *** *** *** DROUGHT Region from North Georgia to Florida in historic drought And the outlook for the next three…

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  • Georgia-Florida Water Case – Week 2

    The following is as article written by Dan Chapman on the activities of the Georgia-Florida Water Case as presented in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on November 7.   *** *** *** *** WATER WARS Water war trial focuses on oysters Georgia, Florida blame each other for poor condition of industry. By Dan Chapman dchapman@ajc.com Sorting…

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  • In this article by Charles Seabrook of the Atlanta Constitution and published Saturday November 5, 2016, we see that not only humans are effected by the drought. Wild Georgia Drought may have significant impact on wildlife Charles Seabrook The chicken turtle, which inhabits Georgia’s Coastal Plain region, burrows into the soil during times of drought.…

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  • The following is a copy of the article as reported by Dan Chapman of the Atlanta Constitution on November 5, 2016 as it relates to the Georgia-Florida Water Case or “Water War”:   *** *** *** *** ***  Revived ‘compact’ could be court’s answer to Georgia-Florida water war   Photo by: JOHN EWING Ralph Lancaster Jr. was…

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