[ 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.

[ In Hartwell ]
Sacred Heart Catholic Church seeking Artists & Craftsmen

The church is seeking artists and craftsmen who wish to display and sell their items at reserved table spaces for $25 each. Please contact Judy Earle at 706-376-3476 or e-mail jandjearle@hartcom.net for more information and a reservation form

[ In Hartwell ]
Pre-4th Extravaganza - Hartwell, GA

June 26 - June 27

[ In GEORGIA ]
Georgia emerges from three-year drought

Thanks to one of the wettest springs in Georgia’s history, the drought that has gripped the state for three years has ended.
 

[ In OCONEE ]
USA Today's list of FREE things to do this summer

USA Today put out a list of at least on thing, of extreme interest, to do in each of the 50 states that was FREE.  SC’s “thing to do” was Stumphouse Mountain and Issaquenna Falls. 

[ In PICKENS ]
$135,000 Floating Restroom on Keowee

An article in "Greenville On-Line" reports that Pickens County and Duke Energy officials want to build a floating restroom on Lake Keowee as a convenience for boaters. “Instead of having to come into a marina or to a docking area to use a restroom, they can actually use this floating restroom.”

[ In GEORGIA ]
Keep safety first during grilling season

As you fire up the grill this summer for good times with your family and friends, remember it is important to be food safe. Warm summer temperatures give bacteria the perfect opportunity to multiply rapidly and spoil your fun. Handling food safely is just as important when grilling outdoors as it is in the kitchen. Food that is not handled properly can make you sick.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Rand McNally calls Table Rock State Park a “must-see”

The Pickens County state park is recognized in Rand McNally’s 2010 "Best of the Road" program. Available starting in May, America’s No. 1 road atlas satisfies travelers’ thirst for adventure with five exciting Best of the Road trips and Editor’s Picks, along with helpful trip-planning tools — from detailed maps to mileage charts.

[ In Hartwell ]
Cottages at Hart State Park to close July1st

Some Hart County residents are frustrated because the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will close all five cottages at Hart State Park on July 1.

[ In ANDERSON ]
Anderson County residents advised to be wary of wild animals

 An Anderson man who was recently bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported.