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Earth Sense: Preparation for hurricane is vital

It's rare for a hurricane like Sandy to bypass most of the East Coast and then enter the continent that far north.

November 03, 2012 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Cannon: The UGA Trial Gardens name 2012’s Plants of Distinction

In the classic city of Athens, there is an oasis of plants in a lovely garden located in the middle of the bustling UGA campus.

November 02, 2012 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


Wheeler: Keeping squirrels in the trees and out of the attic

Squirrels around the house can be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on whether or not the squirrel has made it into your attic.

November 02, 2012 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Eyes of the Father: Don't block anyone's path to Jesus

I'm not much of a TV watcher. So when I take the time to sit down and watch a TV show, I want to be able to see it.

October 28, 2012 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Earth Sense: Colorful fall skies determined by moisture

Fall is the season for enjoying colors in North Georgia. But it's not just the colors of tree leaves that are changing. The sky shows a much greater variety of hues than we get at other times of the year.

October 27, 2012 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Off the Shelves: Harrowing haunts will entertain readers of ‘Your House’

As my favorite holiday, Halloween, is swiftly approaching, I know I'm not the only one getting in the mood for spooky stories and fright-fest films.

October 21, 2012 | Alison Reeger Cook | Columnists


Earth Sense: More rail would ease car-centric traffic

In this country, the automobile is the most common form of transportation. You don't need to go far to observe the problems that come with it.

October 20, 2012 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Wheeler: The art of tree planting

Putting plants in the ground is something I think we have all done in our lives. Most people get a sense of satisfaction by taking a bare flower bed or yard and adding trees, flowers and shrubs.

October 19, 2012 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Eyes of the Father: Seek God’s answers before we act

I keep a small bottle of mouthwash in my truck. One night, Cole was riding in the truck with me and decided to check out his surroundings. He looked at the newspaper I had sitting on the seat. He scrutinized a CD case. Then he reached over and picked up the bottle of mouthwash.

October 14, 2012 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Wheeler: Clean and maintain your garden tools

Adapted from Georgia FACES News Service. Written by Sharon Dowdy, News Editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

October 11, 2012 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Off the Shelves: Is blogging damaging our literary critiques?

With the advent of user-friendly websites such as Blogger and Wordpress, just about everyone at one time or another has created an online blog. It is an easy way for people to share their experiences, their interests, and their opinions on a worldwide scale.

October 07, 2012 | Alison Reeger Cook | Columnists


Earth Sense: Geothermal heating may save money

When you look at the most common type of air conditioning system used in homes, you see a conspicuous part of it outside. That's the condenser. Its job is to take the heat delivered to it from inside the house, and vent it off into the atmosphere.

October 07, 2012 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Wheeler: Flea and tick medicine is not just for summertime

Now that we are in October and leaves are beginning to change, I can finally say it is beginning to feel more like fall. The change in the weather is good for the spirit after a long, hot summer.

October 05, 2012 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Cannon: Local source of life learning

Improving our community through partnership and education - that is what Hall County Cooperative Extension does.

October 05, 2012 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


Wine Without Pretense: Sampling a big, bold red wine

When wine drinkers chat about the great red wine grapes from Italy, two names leap to the top of the list - the robust Nebbiolo of the Piedmont region, and the bright and fruity Sangiovese from Tuscany.

October 03, 2012 | Randall Murray | Columnists


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Dollar spot, brown patch prove problematic diseases

This spring has been wet and cool. It always amazes me how different one spring from the next can vary so much.

May 24, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Off the Shelves: 'Cursed Pirate Girl' rare literary treasure for a graphic novel

I rarely re-read books once I'm finished with them. But every now and then, I come across a published work that not only do I want to revisit, but I feel as if I have to in order to pick up on things I am positive I missed the first read through. One of those books is Volume One of the graphic novel series, "Cursed Pirate Girl." It is written and illustrated by Jeremy Bastian, ...

May 19, 2013 | Alison Reeger Cook | Columnists


Wind power is clean and cheap

California Highway 58, east of Bakersfield, presents some truly astounding sights. It's still a rare occurrence here in Georgia to see more than one wind turbine. At Tehachapi Pass on Cal. 58, there are 5,000 of them.

May 19, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Cannon: Blooms for each room

If you have a creative side and have some room to plant flowers, cutting gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to surround one's self with beautiful flowers indoors as well as outdoors for parties.

May 17, 2013 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


Earth Sense: Better weather radar is on horizon

Spirits were high but clouds hung low during graduation ceremonies on the Brenau campus a week ago. Commenting on the light rain that was falling, Brenau President Ed Schrader said, jokingly, "according to the weather radar on my computer, these rain clouds don't exist."

May 12, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Eyes of the Father: Knock, and the door will open

The front door of our church doesn't have a doorknob. Instead, it has a handle with a small thumb latch above it. To open the door, you have to depress the thumb latch until it clicks and pull. That's all. Easy, right?

May 12, 2013 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Wheeler: Grasscycling cuts yardwork in half, helps environment

Recycling is all the rage, from aluminum cans and newspapers to plastic bottles and bags. But did you know you can recycle in your lawn?

April 04, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Cannon: Five plants earn superior ranking for home garden

The 2013 Georgia Gold Medal Plants have been selected and as in years past, the winners are rated as No. 1 superior ornamental plants for use in the residential landscape.

April 04, 2013 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


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