Tag: News to Use
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Economic stimulus checks to be mailed beginning in May
Starting in May, more than 130 million households will begin receiving economic stimulus payments from…
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Minimize allergies in pollen season
Georgia’s pollen season peaks in early-to mid-April, recedes in mid-May and resurfaces in mid-August—which is…
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Tips for tornado safety
March, April and May are the most common months for tornados in Georgia, and knowing…
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Watering restrictions are modified
The Athens-Clarke County government recently lifted the complete watering ban in effect for the severe…
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New law gives employees leave if relatives injured while on active duty
A new federal law gives families of service members injured while on active duty up…
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Use pesticides safely
When spring brings out unwanted insects and weeds, pesticides start flying off store shelves. While…
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View auto coverage training video
All UGA employees should view the Auto Coverage and Safety Training video by April 1,…
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Walk your way to better health
Exercising daily is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the upcoming Walk…
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Tips to reduce heart disease risk
In the U.S., heart disease is the number one cause of death and a major…
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Employees contribute water tips
Although recent rains have increased the water level at Bear Creek Reservoir, the Level 4…
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Self-service Web site improves its address change feature
A new feature has been added to UGA’s self-service Web site so that individual users…
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Handle holiday wreaths with care
If you’re gathering your own vines or berries for holiday wreaths, do it carefully. Grape…
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Help reduce paper usage
With water, energy and resource conservation becoming increasingly important at UGA and elsewhere, recycling office…
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Winterize outdoor pipes now
Depending on where you live in drought-stricken Georgia, it may have been a while since…
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Conserve water and save plants
With Level 4 water restrictions in effect throughout much of North Georgia, the drought is…
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More water conservation tips
With Athens and the surrounding counties under Level 4 water restrictions and around-the-clock bans on…
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Use water more efficiently
With Athens and the surrounding counties under Level 4 water restrictions and around-the-clock bans on…
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Control ants by baiting in the fall
When you think of fire ants in the fall, “vulnerable” isn’t the first word that…
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Find ways to re-use ‘wasted’ water
With a complete outdoor watering ban now in effect in Clarke, Barrow, Jackson and Oconee…
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Prevent, manage childhood illnesses
Germs are multiplying, and with the added stress of a new school year, children are…
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Drought drives Argentine ants inside
Georgia’s drought has had many effects. One little but truly annoying one is to drive…
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Learning styles impact education
Knowing how your child learns is key to selecting meaningful after-school activities that reinforce classroom…
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Prepackaged lunches are unhealthy
Prepackaged lunches are convenient and appealing to kids, but they aren’t a healthy idea for…
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Car washes use less water
With a restricted schedule for outdoor water use statewide, when can you wash your car?…
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