‘Newnan Notes’
By Gina Snider
May 10, 2010
City of NewnanPublic Information Officer
The Carnegie’s schedule of events will be MedicalMonday, May 10 at 10 a.m., speaker – Garrett Freeman, History with Elizabeth,May 12, 10 a.m., topic – Prominent Newnan Families and AARP Driver Safety Program, May 14, 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Please call 770-683-1347 to sign up.
There were thirteen new occupational taxcertificates issued by the city. The business names are Barner Produce,Brother’s on the Bypass, CNA Trucking, Inc., Desirable Fashions ATL. Com,Esquire Insurance Agency, Expressions Home Care, Higgins Auto dba SouthsideLiner & Acc., Hopes and Dreams Daycare, LLC., Matt Higgins dba Cuttin UpLawncare, Premiere Wireless Solutions, Inc., SunCrest Home Health of Georgia,Inc., The Bulls Company and Your Back Yard, LLC.
The city of Newnan animal control officer offers tips onhow to go green with your pet. The greenscene has gone beyond gardens—it now includes litter boxes and doggie treats.If you have an animal companion who eats, sleeps, plays and poops, you’ve gotplenty of opportunities to cut down on waste, raise your pet’s quality of lifeand color your corner of the world green.
Spring Cleaning
Empty out the dark corners of your closets, basement and attic, but beforethrowing your dusty treasures away, call your local shelters and ask if theyneed old towels, bedding, leashes, litter boxes and pet toys. They may even belooking for unused printers and computer monitors.
Water Works
Give your pet filtered tap water instead of bottled to drink. If you must usebottled, be sure to recycle.
The Power of Poop
Scoop dog poop with biodegradable bags instead of plastic bags from the grocerystore. If you’re a suburbanite (or an urbanite with a lawn), do some researchon doggie septic systems—they help keep your lawn free of smelly surprises andbreak waste down into a liquid the ground can absorb. And kitty parents, go foreco-friendly cat litters, avoiding brands with mined minerals.
Green Grooming
Use earth-friendly pet shampoos and grooming products whenever possible.
Garden of Delights
If you have space, consider growing your own garden for your fruit- and veggie-loving reptiles and small mammals. Before using insecticides, research mulchingand other gardening practices that can help reduce the amount of insecticidesand herbicides you might need.
Spot On
Should your furry love leave a little dribble (or more) on the carpeting orfloor, don’t reach for the bleach. Use vinegar instead. This environment-friendlyliquid can act as an effective odor-remover and can kill mold and bacteria.Please keep in mind, though, that vinegar must be diluted correctly with water.
Cutting Back is Going Green
There are plenty of small ways to cut back on energy and materials.
- Instead of using a blow dryer to dry your freshly bathed pet, towel or air dry her.
- Cut down on paper products—clean up with rags or recycled paper towels.
- Put light and heating bulbs in your reptile and fish habitats on timers.
Green Goodies
Consider making your own healthy dog biscuits and storing them in reusablecontainers. If you purchase store-bought treats, buy them in cardboardpackaging and be sure to recycle.
Bulk Up
Buy pet supplies in bulk or the largest available size. You’ll make fewer tripsto the store and cut down on packaging to discard of.
