[ In GEORGIA ]
Georgia Blueberries

Fortunately, blueberry fans all over Georgia can expect a bumper crop from the rabbiteye variety. “It will be the largest crop of rabbiteye blueberries we’ve had in several years,”

[ In ANDERSON ]
OCONEE, PICKENS AND ANDERSON COUNTIES FORGE PARTNERSHIP

ANDERSON COUNTY –- On Friday, June 19^th, leaders from the Tri-County area met to discuss the effects of the economic downturn on our region and to forge a partnership focused on mutually beneficial collaboration and joint economic development. Council Chairmen from Oconee, Pickens and Anderson Counties met with Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie Booth and Tri-County Vice President for Economic Development John Lummus with the mission to form a cohesive vision for the economic advancement of the Tri-County region and to work toward resolution of issues dealing with the Tri-county Landfill.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Upstate SC Tourism Action Plan Unveiled

Tourism in the Upstate of South Carolina generated $1.5 billion in 2007 from between 4 and 5 million visitors, around 15% of the states total. It supports approximately 15,000 jobs and provides nearlt $100 million in taxes.

[ In GEORGIA ]
$1 Million available for Specialty Crops

Irvin says $909,576.44 in U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) funds will be awarded on a competitive basis for developmental projects that support and enhance the competitiveness of Georgia Specialty Crops. Awards will be presented for projects that can successfully measure the greatest return on investment of the federal dollars. Grants of $10,000 up to $150,000 will be awarded for up to three years.

[ In Toccoa ]
Hotels Have Come A Long Way Since The Days Of Stagecoach Travel

Interesting story about Travelers Rest in Toccoa

[ In ANDERSON ]
Anderson County 4-H to offer 4-H2O water-quality program for ages 9-13

Hartwell Lake serves as the classroom, while pontoon boats allow the participants to leave the shoreline. The goal of the program is to educate youths about water quality, conservation and stewardship through a variety of hands-on activities. The cost of the program is $45, which includes a notebook, T-shirt, materials and snacks.