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On Second Thought For Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019

Studies show farmers and agricultural workers are at elevated risk of suicide, and Georgia farmers have been especially hard hit by natural disasters...

August 14, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, June 25, 2019

On most residentially-zoned lots in American neighborhoods, it is illegal to build anything other than a single-family home. In Sandy Springs, 85% of...

June 25, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 5 more

Trump Signs Long-Delayed $19.1B Disaster Aid Bill

President Donald Trump has signed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill aimed at helping communities across the country bounce back from hurricanes, floods,...

June 06, 2019
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  • Associated Press
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., attends a ceremonial swearing in outside the House chamber, Monday June 3, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, just after the House voted to approve a $19 billion disaster aid bill.

House Sends Long-Delayed $19.1B Disaster Aid Bill To Trump

A long-delayed $19.1 billion disaster aid bill has sailed through the House and headed to President Donald Trump for his expected signature, overcoming...

June 04, 2019
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  • Associated Press

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On Second Thought For Monday, June 3, 2019

Farmers caught up in the trade war recently got another bailout from Washington. Meanwhile, hurricane relief funds remain stalled in congress. We get an...

June 03, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
After Hurricane Michael destroyed much of Georgia's cotton crop last year, now drought-like weather is threatening the new crop, which is generally planted in May.

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  • Environment

Amid Trade War, Georgia Farmers Face Drought And Financial Doubt

From the devastation of Hurricane Michael to trade tariffs, Georgia farmers have faced months of uncertainty. After stalled disaster and tariff aid...

June 03, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
On Second Thought with Viginia Prescott, May 22, 2019

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On Second Thought For Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Georgia was once a leader in the oyster canning business, but the last cannery closed in the 1960s. In the past few years, however, a group of people...

May 22, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • and 3 more
Data from the US Ag Census shows the size of Georgia farms has shifted, but state officials are excited about the data.

Agriculture Census Paints Positive Picture For Georgia Farms

The latest data from the U.S. Census of Agriculture showed Georgia lost more than 1,500 small and mid-size farms over the past five years. But it’s not...

April 22, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Cotton

Cotton Farmers Eye Weather As Planting Season Starts

Wednesday marks six months since Hurricane Michael blew through parts of south Georgia. With planting season just a few weeks away, Georgia cotton...

April 11, 2019
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
Sen. David Perdue

Sen. Perdue Gives His View On Why Georgia Farmers Still Don’t Have Disaster Relief

Some Georgia farmers say they’re worried they’ll lose land that’s been in their families for generations after hurricanes and tariff hikes wiped out...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Amy Kiley
Georgia is the nation's leading producer of pecans, but the industry faced several setbacks following Hurricane Michael in 2018.

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  • Environment

Georgia Pecan Farmers Say Woes Persist Following Hurricane Michael

It takes about a decade to grow a productive pecan tree and a matter of minutes to take one down. A University of Georgia specialist estimates Hurricane...

March 19, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
To get the word out about issues of food insecurity and food equity, the Georgia Farmers Market Association is holding Just Food Weekend.

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  • Food

Finding Food Justice At The Farmers Market

It's hard enough to eat well and stay in shape, but, in several parts of Georgia, residents don't even have access to nutritious foods. The Georgia...

March 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Sen. Johnny Isakson

In Wake Of Sunday Tornadoes, Lawmakers Push For Federal Disaster Aid

As people across the state continue t o clean up from Sunday’s tornadoes , Georgia lawmakers continue to push for more federal disaster relief funding.

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • Cindy Hill
The trade dispute with China hurt Georgia's pecan producers, but a rumored trade deal could bring relief for the state's agricultural and manufacturing industries.

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Rumored Trade Deal With China Could Bring Relief To Georgia Industries

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other media are reporting that the U.S. and China are closer to an agreement on trade. They're citing...

March 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Trenton Tye runs one of the few professional blacksmith shops in Georgia.

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On The Job With Georgia Blacksmith, Trenton Tye

Trenton Tye is one of few remaining blacksmiths in Georgia. Tye is also one of the judges on Discovery's "Master of Arms." When not on TV, he works in...

January 16, 2019
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  • La'Raven Taylor
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