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The city of Atlanta is launching a recycling program that rewards residents for participating.
The Army Corps of Engineers has whiplash going from drought control to flood control. They are trying to drop the level of Lake Lanier before the predicted heavier than normal rainy season arrives.
On the day after he was born, Chuck the steer was brought to the Miller's barn along the Forsyth-Dawson county line. No one expected him to live -- except the dogs.
The consumer-oriented, family friendly Enviro Expo is being held this weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center. It's getting waaaay easier to go green.
Late summer and early fall are traditionally the times for lake and river cleanups in Metro Atlanta. But the flooding rains in September and October not only created a greater need, but kept volunteers away.
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What Can You Do?
- Recycle plastic, paper, aluminum cans, and glass.
- Buy reusable products instead of disposables.
- Lower heating costs by adding insulation to the walls and attic of your house.
- Install weather stripping to help the efficiency of your air conditioner and heater.
- Use compact fluorescent lightbulbs, which are more efficient than incandescents.
- Drive less and use mass transit whenever possible.
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Expanded Coverage from 11Alive.com
After an historic drought that saw Lake Lanier drop to a record low, the main supply of drinking water to metro-Atlanta is now full again.
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