Monday, July 23, 2012
Meet some of the local athletes from Georgia who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Patch towns in Georgia! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians! Janet Bawcom Sex : Female Competing in Athletics Event / position / class : …
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day Saturday, July 28.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday, July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Seeing hundreds or thousands of ants in your home, office or car? You're not alone. Patch talked to the University of Georgia's entomology department about what to do.
Thanks to the drought in Georgia, and all the pop-up thunderstorms that have followed, many residents are seeing what can be described as an ant invasion. The ants are everywhere -- in closets, in laundry rooms, in classrooms, in cars, in offices, in coffee pots. Name it, and these ants likely have been there. According to experts at the University of Georgia, these are Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). They were inadvertently introduced to the United States in the 1880s and are one of the most invasive pests around. -- Have you see the ants in your home, office or vehicle, and what have you done to combat them? Tell us in the comments below. Jacob Holloway, a graduate student at the UGA's Department of Entomology who is specifically …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Here's advice on cooking and serving one of America's favorite summertime vegetable.
My uncle is a career farmer and his main crop for over 40 years has been corn. Having full meals that consisted solely of Uncle Al's corn on the cob was a staple of our summer meal schedules while I was growing up, and I loved every serving. I look forward to this time of year every summer, when July and August meals are anchored with platters of corn. Our CSA boxes from Riverview Farms often contain a dozen plus ears of organic corn, starting in early July, often stretching to the end of August. My favorite method of cooking corn, because I feel it brings out the best flavor in the kernels, is boiling. However, there are several other popular ways of serving up this summer favorite: Grilling: Microwave: Steam: Boil: To serve: If you run…
Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy on the Duluth Town Green before movie starts. This year is the 30th anniversary of this enchanting movie.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Update: The free showing of the movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" on the Duluth Town Green has been reschduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, due to a 90 percent chance of rain tonight. The “Flicks on the Bricks” summer movie festival continues with a free showing of “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” on the Duluth Town Green Friday, July 13. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with family activities and games. The movie is shown at dusk on a huge screen. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1982 Steven Spielberg movie about a young boy and his sister who befriend an abandoned alien. The movie is rated PG. Families are encouraged to attend and bring a picnic to enjoy. The Town Green is located at 3167 Main St. in downtown Duluth. For information …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wear your favorite summer attire and dance to beach music at fun fundraiser for Duluth community theater.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Be cool and comfortable in shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, and flip flops, sip pina coladas, and dance to beach music at New Dawn Theater’s Beach Party Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 7. The party continues a series of 10th anniversary fun fundraisers hosted monthly by the community theater in downtown Duluth. DJ Josh Garcia will spin popular dance tunes for the “sun, sand & surf” set. The classic “beach party” movies “Beach Blanket Bingo” and “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini” will provide a backdrop for the event. Grilled hot dogs, soft drinks, ice tea and water will be available. Best of Brews will operate a cash bar offering pina coladas, beer and wine. Admission is $5 limited to ages 16 and above. Reserve tickets at www.…
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Gwinnett Fire/Emergency Services offers tips on staying safe and cool in summer heat. How are you surviving the heat?
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
As Duluth residents know, summer days can be really hot in Georgia. Temperatures can easily reach 100 degrees or even hotter as in recent days. The heat can be especially dangerous to senior citizens, children, and persons with asthma, acccording to information provided by the Gwinnett Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Limit exposure to the soaring temperatures by taking frequent breaks and drinking plenty of water. Check your thermometer! How hot is it at your house? How are you staying cool? Tell us in the comments. Be sure to monitor children at play and periodically check on seniors who live alone. People who work outdoors and those involved in outdoor recreational activities should take necessary precautions in order to safe…
The best protection is shade, according to a FDA consumer report.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
You are at the beach with your baby. You are slathered in sunscreen. Should you share it with your infant? According to a FDA pediatrician, you really shouldn't. "The best approach is to keep infants under 6 months out of the sun and to avoid exposure to the sun in the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when ultraviolet (UV) rays are most intense," says Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., a pediatrician at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a consumer report. The reason? A baby's skin is really thin and absorbs the chemical ingredients in sunscreen easily, increasing the risk of an allergic reaction or inflammation. Sachs explains that the best protection is keeping baby in the shade. For more tips on keeping infants safe in the summer, …
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Here's a list of the Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays planned in Gwinnett County. Duluth Celebrates America occurs July 3 at Scott Hudgens Park.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Many exciting, family-oriented Independence Day celebrations are taking place around Gwinnett County this year. See the list of events below to make your plans for the Fourth of July! Saturday, June 30, 2012 Sunday, July 1, 2012 Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Public invited to watch the competition on the Duluth Town Green Thursday, June 21. Admission is free.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Come out to the Duluth Town Green Thursday, June 21, and celebrate summer at the season’s first No Reason Block Party. Clap and cheer for your favorite finalists in the "Duluth Idol" singing competition. The show starts at 6 p.m. Finalists include: Ages 8 -11 Kasey Headrick Julia Brosas Nailah Pinchinet Anthony Hirsch Ryan Ferguson Ages 12-15 Naomi Prontaut Samantha Corley Angelica Coutinho Abby Couvillon Rachael Salay Madi Turner Ages 17 & Above Laurence Bailey Taylor Alexander Michael Goodroe Margaret Coy Jen Brosas Lee Bailey Finalists, who were selected to perform during recent auditions, will have four minutes to impress a three-judge panel of music industry professionals by singing along with an instrument or music track on the …
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