Orb Weavers Show Their Stuff in Fall

Have you noticed large spiders sitting in the middle of big, circular webs lately?  The web shape gives these arachnids their name -- orb weavers...
Nov 6, 2007

Over 1300 Turn Out for Lake Lanier Shore Sweep

The most Styrofoam was collected this year by a concerted effort in Dawson County...
Nov 5, 2007

Be Water Wise

Plants in a water-wise landscape are carefully selected for the site and grouped together according to water needs. Then, cultural practices are used to maximize the soil’s ability to hold water and to minimize water loss...
Nov 2, 2007

Lake Lanier Association Files Memorandum of Law

On October 26, 2007 the association submitted a Memorandum of Law to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, in support of the motion of the State of Georgia for Preliminary Injunction against the severe withdrawals from Lake Lanier by the US Army Corps of Engineers...
Nov 2, 2007

Elite Green Car Debuts as First Eco-Friendly Chauffeured Transportation Company

Full-size luxury Lexus RX400 hybrids are included in the fleet of the most energy efficient hybrid vehicles on the market. The Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles boast maximum fuel efficiency while capturing lost energy from braking and deceleration as electric power to recharge the battery...
Oct 30, 2007

English Ivy is Not for Everyone

English ivy has a place in some landscapes; however, the problem with English ivy is it does not stay in its planted location. English ivy will cover trees, walls, walks and even homes. If you have let your ivy get out of hand and are considering getting rid of it, you'd better act fast...
Oct 29, 2007

Celebrate Clean Water Week, October 21-27, 2007

Why should metro residents worry about water pollution when it hasn’t rained much this year? During dry times when stream flows are low, pollution in stormwater is more concentrated and will have a bigger impact in area streams when it does rain...
Oct 23, 2007

Clean Air Campaign Honors Green Express with Innovator of the Year Award

The PACE Innovator Award given by the Georgia Clean Air Campaign honored Green Express for overhauling its business model to support a hybrid delivery fleet which is better for the environment...
Oct 23, 2007

Beetle Battle Paddle Rescheduled for March Due to Low Water Levels

Appalachian Outfitters will be hosting annual The Beetle Battle Paddle on March 29, 2008 instead of October 27, 2007. This is the weekend before the Outfitter usually opens up for the season, and the event will provide a great way to kick off the spring season...
Oct 16, 2007

Georgia’s Water Crisis - Channel 2 Action News Special This Sunday

Channel 2 Action News Anchor Jovita Moore and Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns, report on Georgia’s water crisis and its effects on every family, home and community as the drought continues to get worse...
Oct 11, 2007

Establishing and Maintaining Fescue Lawns

Mid-September thru late October is generally the best time of year to plant fescue. Earlier plantings undergo excessive heat stress and later plantings may not become fully established prior to winter. Early spring seeding is generally not recommended...
Oct 4, 2007

Dawsonville 4-H'ers Compete at Area Cattle Shows

Brother and sister, Hayley and Logan Gilreath, have won several awards between them in cattle shows at the recent Gwinnett, Cherokee and Gilmer County fairs...
Oct 4, 2007

Atlanta Hawks Fundraiser for Earth Share of Georgia

Earth Share of Georgia joins forces with the Atlanta Hawks to support the environment...
Oct 2, 2007

Third Annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday Begins Thursday

In an effort to help Georgians conserve energy, save money and protect the environment, Georgia’s third annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, October 4...
Oct 1, 2007

Georgia EPD Bans Most Outdoor Water Use in North Georgia Including Dawson County

The director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has declared a level four drought response across the northern third of Georgia, including Dawson County, which prohibits most types of outdoor residential water use effective immediately...
Sep 28, 2007