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The Neighborhood Files
Oconee Today -- Sept. 25
Weather: Sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures are in the forecast for Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts a high of 80 and an overnight low of 57. Top things to know...
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Opinion
Rising
It started last night. I was on Twitter when, around 11:00 PM, things started turning somber. One hour to midnight, and the collective thoughts of the Twitterverse turned towards our...
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Environment
The Bounty of Fall- Hummingbird Wars
I was working on a display bed yesterday when I gradually became aware of lots of Hummingbird chatter in the background. I turned around to find maybe half a dozen hummingbirds hovering a...
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Patch's House & Home
Reap The Fruits Of Your Garden Labor
Hold on, eager gardener! Sure, days are shrinking, football season is under way, and the kids are all back in school, but let me remind you: Summer isn’t over just yet. I under...
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Business
Trader Joe’s Recalling Salsa, Balela in 6 States, Including Georgia
Although no illnesses have been reported, Trader Joe’s is recalling salsa and balela sold in stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and southern Virginia. T...
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Patch's House & Home
How to Get Rid of Ants in the Summertime
Thanks to the drought in Georgia, and all the pop-up thuderstorms that have followed, many residents are seeing what can be described as an ant invasion. The ants are everywhere -- i...
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Pets
Fostering Dogs to Save Lives
Do you wish you could help more animals in our community, but you just can’t commit to adopting right now? Maybe fostering a dog would be a great fit for your lifestyle, without th...
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The Neighborhood Files
Hear Art Grider Perform at the Oconee Farmers Market
Art Grider returns this week to entertain Oconee Farmers Market patrons with his saxophone. The Oconee Farmers Market is open every Saturday through the fall from 8 a.m. until a...