October 21, 2009 RSS feed / Farm & Home

Ag Line: Annual Bluegrass Control

By Wade Parker County Extension Coordinator

It is hard to believe that it is already the middle of fall. As I write this article, it is very cool outside and wet. It seems like we are going to have a long drawn-out harvest season ahead of us. With the onset of fall, comes annual bluegrass! More...

Applications sought for food, toy drive

By Elizabeth Billips True Citizen Associate Editor

Congregations of six local churches are partnering with non-profit groups to make sure families and senior citizens have a happy Christmas. More...

John Oxendine

QUESTION AND ANSWER COLUMN WITH GEORGIA INSURANCE AND FIRE COMMISSIONER JOHN OXENDIN

Q: I've heard that the number of house fires goes up in the winter. Is that true, and if so, what causes these fires? A: The number of house fires and fatalities does tend to increase during the winter months. More...