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Quality of Life
Dear EarthTalk
What’s going on with all the cases of autism cropping up and no one seems to know why? It stands to reason it must be something (or some things) environmental, yet every study allegedly turns up no conclusion? What are the possible causes? -- Jessica W., Austin, TX...
Jul 7, 2008
Hall County to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card
Hall County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county will make free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs..
Jul 6, 2008
Georgia Sea Turtle Center Releases an Old Friend into the Sea
Officials from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, and the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta will release Dylan into the ocean on Monday, June 30th at 11 a.m...
Jul 5, 2008
Georgia DOT Suspends Major lane Closures
The Georgia Department of Transportation will scale back its construction projects across the state – suspending related lane closures on all interstate and major state system highways, including the resurfacing project on the Downtown Connector...
Jul 5, 2008
Dear EarthTalk
What green-friendly lawn and garden pesticides are available today? I’m particularly interested in options that won’t harm my cats. -- Nancy Blanchard, via e-mail...
Jul 5, 2008
Happy Independence Day, America!
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
Jul 4, 2008
Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration
Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration offers a full day of fun and entertainment for the entire family including Atlanta’s best fireworks display...
Jul 4, 2008
An Historical 4th of July: Georgia’s Historic Sites Offer Holiday Celebrations
Battlefields, Forts, Presidential Retreats, Plantations, Native American Sites Offer Families More than Firework Festivities...
Jul 2, 2008
Summary of Action from the Board of Natural Resources May Meeting
The Board of Natural Resources held its monthly meeting on June 24 - 25, 2008 in Atlanta. The Board took action or were briefed on the following items...
Jul 1, 2008
$1.2 Million Proposed for Recreation Projects Across the State
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board announced its recommendation for recreation projects totaling $1.2 million. Fifteen Georgia counties, cities and recreation authorities have been selected to move forward in the approval process...
Jul 1, 2008
It’s Not Always Fun in the Sun: Get Ready for Summer Threats
Ready Georgia wants residents to prepare for warm weather emergencies. Summer in Georgia is certainly here. Temperatures are high, kids are out of school and many are planning to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. But it isn’t always fun in the sun...
Jun 29, 2008
Georgians Urged to Get Tested for HIV on June 27
With Georgia ranking seventh in the nation for total number of persons living with HIV infection and sixth for AIDS’ cases in 2006, the Division of Public Health encourages all state residents to help reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS by getting tested and knowing their status...
Jun 27, 2008
Intersection Improvements
Intersection improvements are nearing completion at Riverside Drive and Park Hill Drive. Once completed, the area will be safer and better defined...
Jun 25, 2008
EveryoneTalks About how Great the Fair Tax Could be
After we have received the lists from all the FairTax volunteers we will create a master list that we will publish in local news papers & online to educate voters on which candidates are for the FairTax and which candidates are against it...
Jun 24, 2008
Dear EarthTalk:
In renovating a vacation cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious chemicals that could potentially harm my family? -- Curran Clark, Lummi Island, WA...
Jun 22, 2008
