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Peaches just fine after frigid cold

In their dormant stage, peaches can withstand temperatures as low as a few degrees below zero.

0108peaches — In their dormant stage, peaches can withstand temperatures as low as a few degrees below zero.

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Updated: Jan 8, 2014, 5:30 AM

Published: Jan 8, 2014, 1:42 AM

The frigid cold hasn’t damaged peaches and strawberries at Jaemor Farms, but it may have put a hurt on insects. And for that, “I’m thanking God,” said Drew Echols, manager at Jaemor, 5340 Cornelia Highway, Alto. “We have had some mild winters, and a lot of times it takes a cold winter to kill some of the bugs we have had to deal with,” he said.

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The latest on South Hall farm attraction seeking to add activities, go year-round

Compton Bell Farms is seeking approval to add activities and operate year-round at its site off Lanier Islands Parkway in South Hall. From Hall County planning documents

01282025 FARM 1.png — Compton Bell Farms is seeking approval to add activities and operate year-round at its site off Lanier Islands Parkway in South Hall. From Hall County planning documents

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Updated: Mar 13, 2025, 10:37 PM

Published: Jan 27, 2025, 4:37 PM

A South Hall farm-based attraction that opened in fall 2024 is hoping to expand activities and operate year-round.

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