[ In ANDERSON ]
“Celebrate Anderson” - Sunday, Sept. 6

“Celebrate Anderson” gives residents, visitors reason to celebrate the Day before Labor Day - free outdoor concert and spectacular Zambelli fireworks finale!
 

[ In GEORGIA ]
National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, and studies show that most Georgians (almost 80 percent) are not ready for emergencies.  Luckily, Ready Georgia, the statewide emergency preparedness campaign from GEMA, is the place for Georgians to turn. It was created specifically for our state by top emergency officials at GEMA, the Division of Public Health and the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to help residents learn how to get ready for the unexpected. Please take a look at these releases.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Beautiful Places: The Timeless Beauty of South Carolina State Parks.

Sales have begun for “Beautiful Places: The Timeless Beauty ofwww.beautifulplacesalliance.org. The Beautiful Places Alliance was created to help fund South Carolina State Parks.”

[ In ANDERSON ]
USA Today reports slow housing market in Anderson County

Home sales dropped 10.3% in June, compared with the same month in 2008, and home prices were down 20%

[ In OCONEE ]
South Oconee Growing Faster than Keowee Area

According to the number of households in each of the 11 Census tracts in Oconee, Census Tract 309, which represents the southern part of the county, grew by 54 percent during the past decade from 1990-2000

[ In GEORGIA ]
Horticulture field day set for Sept. 25

Green industry professionals are invited to pull on their walking shoes and join University of Georgia faculty for the UGA Ornamental Horticulture Research Field Day on Sept. 25.

[ In GEORGIA ]
Record low temperatures

July was cool and dry across most of Georgia, with many places receiving record low temperatures

[ In Clemson University ]
Clinton Anderson Wahl Walkabout Tour 10/17-18, 2009

Join world-renowned trainer and RFD-TV personality Clinton Anderson at Clemson's T. Ed Garrison Arena for a two day learning packed equine extravaganza you will not want to miss!!

[ In FRANKLIN ]
Contractor selected for Franklin County boat ramp

In 2007, the county received some $900,000 from the Lake Hartwell PCB settlement and has already spent part of that money to put in the concrete ramp. However, the rest of the project, including parking, has yet to be completed.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Water – the fight for our economic future

COLUMBIA, SC – As recently reported, North Carolina is taking actions which could leave parts of South Carolina high and dry, and Charlotte-based Duke Energy is helping them.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Tax Free Days 2009

GEORGIA: July 30 through Aug. 2
SOUTH CAROLINA: August 7 through August 9

[ In GEORGIA ]
Georgia DOT to close 2 rest areas on I-85

One, between the Ga. 20 and I-985 exits, serves westbound traffic in Gwinnett County. The other rest area being closed on I-85 is in Franklin County, serves traffic heading northeast toward Lake Hartwell

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Enjoy the water but be safe

The fun of swimming in a pool, lake or the ocean can be quickly forgotten if that experience results in a recreational water illness (RWI), the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.

[ In OCONEE ]
The Battle Of Oconee July 17-19 , 2009

Demonstration & Display Day Is July 17th From 9am To 1pm. All General Public & Groups Are Welcome To Attend. Admission Fee - $1.00 Per Person

[ In Toccoa ]
Tugaloo River History Tour

On Saturday, July 11, the Stephens County Foundation will be sponsoring a canoe/kayak river history tour of the Tugaloo Corridor.