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Just the other day I received an email from a Forsyth County resident about a cucumber plant that was in decline. He wanted to know what to do to get it back to “normal.” My response was, “There is nothing to do. It’s the end of the season for that cucumber plant, so pull it up and start thinking about a fall garden.”

What vegetables grow in Georgia in the fall?

by Beverly Adams | CAES NewsSeptember 21, 2018September 22, 2021

The News: Georgia High Schools are graduating record numbers of seniors. The state department of education released the graduation rates today and Georgia's graduation rate rose to 81.6 percent over last year's 80.6 percent. All in all, 74 school districts had graduation rates at or above 90 percent.

Georgia’s graduation rate is at an all-time high

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2018September 24, 2023

The News: Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and park workers at Gwinnett's Graves Park contained a rabid raccoon Friday. The park workers noticed the animal acting in a "strange manner" and kept it contained until animal welfare workers arrived.

Rabies Warning: A rabid raccoon was found in a Gwinnett County park

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2018December 14, 2018

Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling through Georgia and making a stop in Cordele at the end of October.

All Aboard: Thomas the Tank Engine set to roll through Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2018March 18, 2019

The News: Last month, it was reported that an outbreak of Measles has hit 21 states, including Georgia's neighbor to the South, which reported 3 cases of Measles.

Is Georgia immune from the 2018 Measles outbreak?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018December 14, 2018

Potentially inappropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the Georgia Medicaid program are common and increasing despite policies aimed at reducing utilization, concludes a new study in the September issue of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

Study: Georgia Medicaid patients are being prescribed more opioids despite push for decreased use

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2018March 18, 2019

Local families in need of assistance will soon have an opportunity to meet face to face with human service providers who specialize in workforce development, financial literacy, employment and education.

Education, Employment and Resource Expo to provide wide range of resources for local families

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2018September 24, 2023

Parents lamenting the short vacation times and early start dates for public schools in Georgia could see a change to school calendars statewide.

Would you like to see school start after Labor Day in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2018March 18, 2019

A recent overdose case in the Atlanta suburb of Dunwoody involved a 55-year-old woman.

Dunwoody woman’s death a reminder that opioid crisis isn’t just a problem for the young

by Judi Kanne | GHNAugust 28, 2018September 24, 2023

The Gist: Gwinnett and Fulton Counties are among the school systems in Georgia that are going back to school Monday and both school systems use camera systems on buses to catch drivers who pass stopped school buses.

Think Twice Before Passing That School Bus, the Cameras Are Rolling

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2018October 10, 2023

Dunwoody Christian School to open doors August 6

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2018December 14, 2018

The Gist: The results of the Spring 2018 Georgia Milestones testing are out and statewide, students have made some gains, but the overall picture still shows room for improvement.

Georgia Milestones Testing: More students are performing at grade level than last year, but the majority aren’t

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2018March 19, 2019

As the start of the school year approaches, college students who are moving out of the house or off campus may want to consider purchasing renters insurance to help with the cost of replacing stolen or damaged personal belongings.

Is your college-aged child living off campus this year? It may be time to consider renters insurance

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2018March 19, 2019

The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education is offering a new career ready diploma seal for students with what the department describes as exceptional accomplishments in activities, courses and experiences that foster career readiness.

Georgia to offer new ‘career ready’ diploma seal for high school graduates

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2018September 24, 2023

Sheriff Tim Burkhalter and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office have launched a new sex offender registration and public notification program called OffenderWatch. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office will now be part of a nationwide network of over 5,000 law enforcement agencies.

New website allows Floyd County residents to search for nearby sex offenders

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2018December 14, 2018

The city of Augusta will be adding a new playground to Henry H. Brigham Park thanks to a $30,000 grant from The Walt Disney Company.

Augusta park to get new playground thanks to funding from Disney

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2018December 14, 2018

As the weather continues to heat up and summer rains start falling, chances are your yard has become home to a few hundred blood-sucking nuisances that make outdoor barbecues and time with your family miserable.

Tips to protect your family from mosquitoes

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2018December 14, 2018

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has announced the closing dates for seven libraries included in the first group of the Library Renovation Program.

Several Fulton County libraries are closing for renovations. Here’s where you can go if your local library is closed

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2018September 24, 2023

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