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Keep pests out of your picnic with 10 expert pest control tips

This article was originally published on Jun 19, 2017. Updated as of June 23, 2021. Ants in your applesauce and bees on your burgers can take the fun out of outdoor dining. Who invited those guys? The pest...

When Summer Storms Stir the Fire Ants

When the summer rains come, so do the fire ants. Overnight the little red clay mounds suddenly appear, popping up throughout pastures and alongside highways. Unfortunately, they end up in our backyards, along...

Businessman's promise continues to help middle Georgia

Perry Volunteer Outreach helps beyond an immediate crisis, working with other local organizations to provide more than money to pay a past due bill. In 2000, middle Georgia businessman Frank Shelton made a...

Summer camp and bed bugs: What moms should know

Originally published July 2017 Summer is now in full swing, and you're preparing to send off your little campers to the great outdoors. Whether it's one week full of activities or an extended-stay camp, make sure...

Insects that inspire: the magic of fireflies

This article was originally published in July 2018. There is something magical about fireflies. Do you remember chasing and catching them in your childhood? Did you collect them? I remember collecting them in...

Hurdles that slow down closing

There's not much worse than receiving the news that your clients' closing date has to be postponed. However, the most common hurdles on the way to closing can be cleared with ease just by partnering with Cingo...

A year later, pop-up market evolves to feed thousands

Solidarity Sandy Springs holds weekly market days to feed families in need. About a year ago, Jennifer Barnes woke up "with panic in my gut," stressed about the impact schools closed by a pandemic would have...

Fleas, ticks, and health risks

This article was originally published on July 27, 2018. Updated as of May 12, 2021. Endless sunny days and warm weather make summertime a favorite season to play outside with our families and pets. We spend a lot...

Teen's senior project brings defensive driving course to Augusta

The death of three teens in a single-vehicle accident highlighted the need for local resources. Three years ago, Braden Lewis followed in his older brother's path, registering for a defensive driving class at the...

Staying Ahead of the Swarm

Now that temperatures are creeping up, termite swarms are on the rise. Each year, swarms occur when a colony has reached its maximum capacity and needs to create satellite colonies with their own Kings and...