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Trees fall on a power line during a winter storm in North Georgia. CAES News
Weather radio, survival kit necessary year-round 01/12/11 April Reese Sorrow
Many Georgians were surprised to start their new year with a major winter storm. But bad weather can strike the state at any time. People need to be prepared, says the state climatologist.
Woman working on a computer CAES News
Shop online without losing your identity 01/12/11 Sharon Dowdy
Holiday shopping is over. But whether buying pet medications from Canada or discount tickets to a local concert, consumers are doing more and more of their day-to-day shopping online. To ensure the safety of year-round Internet purchases, a University of Georgia expert offers a few tips.
Child peeling banana. Spring 2010 CAES News
Return to healthy eating in the new year 01/06/11 April Reese Sorrow
Rochelle Beckstine baked cookies with her kids over the holidays and openly admits she ate way too many tasty treats recently.
Two children build a snowman on Christmas Day 2010 in Nicholson, Ga. CAES News
From Columbus to Macon to Athens, Georgians saw snow on Christmas 01/06/11 Pam Knox
Many Georgians enjoyed a rare "White Christmas" last month, but also had to contend with unusually frigid temperatures. Less-than-normal precipitation has led all but the northeast corner of the state deeper into drought conditions.
Flavor of Georgia logo CAES News
2011 Flavor of Georgia food product contest accepting entries 12/30/10 April Reese Sorrow
On March 22, the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development will reveal the winners of the 2011 Flavor of Georgia contest. Winners will be announced during Georgia Ag Day.
Dead mouse killed by poison pellets CAES News
People, mice head indoors for winter 12/29/10 Sharon Dowdy
When temperatures drop, Georgians scurry indoors to keep warm. Unfortunately, so do mice. A University of Georgia expert offers tips on keeping unwanted furry house guests from hoarding heat.
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Bailout your household budget 12/28/10 Michael Rupured
After Christmas spending, it is time to get your household budget back in balance. Here are some suggestions to start the New Year right.
Ag Forecast 2011 CAES News
UGA to present Ag Forecast 12/28/10 April Reese Sorrow
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences announces its fifth annual Ag Forecast Series. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 in Gainesville, Jan. 25 in Tifton, Jan. 27 in Statesboro, Feb.
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FACES 2010 Year in Review 12/23/10 April Reese Sorrow, Brad Haire
Another year ends. And we thank you, our Georgia FACES subscribers, for allowing us to bring you the news to use about Georgia family, agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences. It’s our pleasure. To honor the passing year, we look back on 2010's top FACES news stories categorized by sections.