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Wednesday | USDA Agricultural Research Service

ARS Releases Gulfcrimson Peach to Nurseries

A new peach variety that requires less winter chilling will give growers in the southeastern lower coastal plain an edge--and consumers a more reliable supply--of early summertime peaches.

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Related Topix: University System of Georgia, University of Georgia, University of Florida, Agriculture, Science, Life, Fruits, Food

Mon Jul 21, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Fully baked idea: Decorator's business dreams take the cake

Tammy Burke with one of her creations. Occupation: Owner of Custom Confections in Centerville Age: 36 Hometown: Centerville Family: Three sons, Nicholas, 13, Levi, 9, and Matthew, 6 Education: Northside High ...

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Related Topix: Southeast (University of Alaska System), University of Alaska System, Warner Robins, GA, Centerville, GA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Potters

Potters Sherrie and Daniel Boone led a pottery class July 8 for children ages 6 and up.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Byron Council moves forward with golf course

Big things are happening in Byron and the Byron City Council is setting the foundation for them to fully come to fruition.

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

WMAZ-TV Macon

Lizella Woman Dies in Crash

A Lizella woman died in a car crash on Houston Road near the Bibb County-Houston County line.

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Related Topix: Lizella, GA, Houston County, GA, Bibb County, GA, Macon Metro, Macon, GA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

WMAZ-TV Macon

Check Population Estimate for Your Town

Forsyth, Byron and Perry were all among the 18 fastest growing communities in Georgia in 2007, according to new estimates issued by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Related Topix: Forsyth, GA, Perry, GA, Warner Robins, GA, Macon Metro

Wed Jul 09, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Washington County receives honor

Washington County has been designated as the 114th Entrepreneur Friendly community by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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Related Topix: Washington County, GA, Hawkinsville, GA, Rome, GA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Cafe Erotica Buyers Plan Commercial Development

For 16 years it was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now, Cafe Erotica is closed for good.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Peach County Commission OKs six-year sales levy

With some minor tweaking for a major project, the Peach County Commission on Tuesday approved the wording for a special purpose local option sales tax.

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Related Topix: Peach County, GA, Fort Valley, GA, Atlanta, GA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Houston County jail inmate found dead

Sheriff Cullen Talton says a 22-year-old inmate in the Houston County Jail died Thursday while confined in a restraining chair.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Nude dancing establishment in Byron closes, will be torn down

The close of a business usually isn't cause for widespread rejoicing, but that's what happened when Cafe Erotica shut its doors for good Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Houston County, GA, Peach County, GA, Centerville, GA, Warner Robins, GA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Cafe Erotica closes after 16 years

Cafe Erotica closed Tuesday afternoon and is expected to razed. Gary Edinger, the attorney for the chain that provides 24-hour food and nude dancing, said the cafe closed at 2 p.m. after its sale was finalized.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Trio of candidates on Peach school board Post 3 ballot

New faces will grace the Peach County Board of Education this election year as the two longest-serving incumbents opted not to run again.

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Peach County, GA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Ins and Outs

Each Saturday, The Telegraph plans to run information regarding small businesses that have opened or closed in Middle Georgia.

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Related Topix: Bonaire, GA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Haynes, Ogle promoted at Security Bank

Shurnell Haynes has been named branch manager at Security Bank's Log Cabin Drive office.

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Related Topix: Science, Electrical Engineering

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

World's largest cobbler not only draw for Georgia Peach Festival

Rich Bennett woke up before dawn Saturday to meet the team and make the cobbler.

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Related Topix: Recipes, Life, Food, Food Festival, Agriculture, Science

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Peach on display at tourism expo

Were you aware that a small preservation library exists inside Fort Valley's Troutman House for visitors looking to build or restore a home in the historic district? Did you know the Fort Valley Lions Club ...

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Theater, Arts, Peach County, GA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Macon Telegraph

Byron Boys and Girls Club seeks funding

The Byron unit of the Boys and Girls Club escaped the danger of shutting down its summer programs like its Fort Valley and Roberta counterparts almost did, but funding still needs to be raised for the club to ...

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Related Topix: Fort Valley, GA, Roberta, GA

Sun Jun 15, 2008

13WMAZ-TV

Peach Festival kicks off in Byron

Hundreds of locals and tourists are expected to attend Georgia's Annual Peach Festival, which kicks off this weekend in Byron.

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Related Topix: Life, Fruits, Food, Food Festival, Agriculture, Science, Fort Valley, GA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

USDA Agricultural Research Service

Controlling Pecan and Peach Diseases

Natural bacterial extracts may offer some assistance to peach and pecan growers in treating fungal diseases such as brown rot in peaches and pecan scab.

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science, Agriculture, Life, Fruits, Food

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