Winter is Coming: How La Niña Will Affect Georgia’s Winter

Don’t pull out your winter coat and snow boots just yet: La Niña has officially arrived, meaning Georgia can expect to see above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation this coming winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) released an … Continue reading “Winter is Coming: How La Niña Will Affect Georgia’s Winter”

Taxes to Trails: Future of 39 Mile Trail Depends on 1% Sale Tax

Less than half a mile of trail has been opened for public use in Athens.  That may not sound like much, but bikers and runners say it is great. The segment is part of the much longer 39 mile Firefly … Continue reading “Taxes to Trails: Future of 39 Mile Trail Depends on 1% Sale Tax”

Trick or Heat: South Georgia Pumpkins Face Threat from Heat-Thriving Pest

South Georgia-grown pumpkin crops are at risk this Halloween season and it’s all because of a small bug described as “sap-sucking insects.”  They’re called Whiteflies, and they thrive in high temperatures so the recent heat has meant rapidly rising whitefly … Continue reading “Trick or Heat: South Georgia Pumpkins Face Threat from Heat-Thriving Pest”