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Have a Joro spider problem? Northeast Georgia expert shares best method for exterminating them

A large female Joro spider waits in her web with her smaller mate on Sept. 23, 2020, outside The Times office on Green Street in Gainesville. - photo by Kelsey Podo

Joro spider — A large female Joro spider waits in her web with her smaller mate on Sept. 23, 2020, outside The Times office on Green Street in Gainesville. - photo by Kelsey Podo

Kelsey Podo

FCN regional staff

Published: Aug 19, 2021, 5:41 PM

Each time Brenda Layne walks to her mailbox in Hall County, she carries a stick with her to destroy the homes of Joro spiders.

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Oh, Christmas tree! Where in Forsyth County to find your perfect pine, fir or spruce

Rows of Christmas trees on Bottoms Tree Farm. - photo by Daniel Dotson

10032023CHRISTMAS TREE FARM — Rows of Christmas trees on Bottoms Tree Farm. - photo by Daniel Dotson

Forsyth County News

Published: Nov 19, 2025, 1:00 PM

Looking for a fresh cut tree this Christmas? Check out these local favorites.

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