Adopt-A-Stream Training

HEPHZIBAH, GA - The Savannah River Keepers (SRK) will conduct the second of two Adopt-A-Stream (AAS) training sessions on from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at the Spirit Creek Educational Forest (pictured). The training will cover biological analysis of the stream.
May 26, 2007

Fire Alert for Memorial Day Weekend

The Georgia Forestry Commission is asking for every Georgian’s help in preventing wildfire this Memorial Day weekend. With a serious drought underway and record-breaking fires in south Georgia still burning, the risk of wildfire demands strict vigilance with all ignitable materials.
May 25, 2007

Georgia Farmers Struggle to Feed Herds in Drought

Georgia cattlemen are having a hard time feeding their herds because the state's extended drought has dried up pastures and seriously cut hay production.

"The pastures are as pitiful, and the situation is as sorry as I have ever seen for this time of year," said Bob Rawlins, who has raised cattle in Ben Hill, Wilcox and Turner counties in south-central Georgia for 30 years. "There's just nothing out there."

May 24, 2007

Extreme, Severe Drought Expand Across Georgia

Athens, GA - Drought conditions continue to worsen across the entire state. Of Georgia's 159 counties, 74 are classified as being in extreme drought, 79 in severe drought and six in moderate drought.
May 23, 2007

Town Hall Meetings On Statewide Water Plan

The Water Council has scheduled a third series of town hall meetings around the state to discuss the statewide water planning effort and to give citizens an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments on this important project. These meetings will focus on integrated policies for water quantity and water quality as well as introduce sub-state planning guidance.
May 22, 2007

Breaking Water Rules Can Result In Hefty Fines

Driving too fast can get you a hefty fine. Watering your lawn during restricted hours or days can land you a big fine, too.

"You typically get two warnings. And the third time, you're fined," said Rose Mary Seymour, a water specialist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

May 20, 2007

State House Update from Rep. Jan Jones

Few education-related bills pass the Georgia General Assembly each year.  Since they affect 1.5 million public school students, it's good to be thoughtful and deliberate when it comes to structural change. Nine education bills passed the House and Senate this session and await the Governor's signature.  To be accurate, fewer than nine individual bills passed after several were grouped together during the final days of session. 
May 18, 2007

Georgia’s Current SCORP Expires in September 2007

To ensure continued service to current and future Georgians, the Department of Natural Resources’ Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division (PRHSD) formulates a comprehensive statewide recreation policy every five years. Georgia’s current SCORP expires in September 2007.
May 17, 2007

Currahee Club Hires General Manager

ATLANTA, GA – Bill Wagner, CCM, joined golf community Currahee Club on May 1, 2007, and brought 30 years of leadership experience in the management of hotels, resorts, and private clubs. Wagner, who was the 2005 national president of the Club Managers Association (CMA), held the manager’s title for 16 years at The Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Fla.. As General Manager, his initial focus will be on the magnificent 48,000 square foot Golf Clubhouse.
May 16, 2007

Georgia Under Level-2 Water Restrictions

Designed to help Georgians save water during a drought, the state's outdoor water-use regulations include some helpful exemptions.
May 13, 2007

Hartwell Not on List of Impaired Waters

In a recent acknowledgement of the trouble some of our lakes are in, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has proposed to add three major lakes and additional sections of a fourth major lake to Georgia’s list of impaired waters (305(b)/303(d) Integrated List of Waters). Lake Hartwell is not on the list.
May 10, 2007

Professional Car Washes Use Less Water

With a restricted schedule for outdoor water uses statewide, when can you wash your car? A University of Georgia expert says you'll save time and water during the drought if you do it at a car wash.
May 8, 2007

Hartwell Dam Run Needs Volunteers

The Hartwell Dam Run, one of Georgia's most scenic 5K and 10K races, will be Saturday, May 5, and volunteers are needed. Call Michael Crum at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce (706) 376-8590 for more information.
May 4, 2007

Hart County GOP Meeting Changed

The Hart County Republican Party (HCGOP) will hold its monthly meeting one week earlier in May due to the State Republican Convention being held in Lawrenceville. The meeting date has been move to Saturday, May 12, 2007, in the conference room at Fletcher's Restaurant, Highway 29 North in Hartwell at 8:30 a.m.
Apr 30, 2007

Moratorium on New Dock Permit Applications at Lake Lanier

Lake Sidney Lanier, GA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Sidney
Lanier began implementation of a moratorium on accepting new
appointments/applications for private boat dock permits on Friday, April 27,
2007.
Apr 30, 2007