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Jan 21, 2008 - Free Credit Reports
This is the only official site to get a free credit report.
Sep 21, 2007 - eBay's Spoof Email Tutorial
Learn how to spot spoof emails.
Aug 15, 2007 - Toy Recalls
Click here for a list of all current toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Aug 8, 2007 - Green Bean Recall
Click here for information on the recall of Lakeside Foods French Style Green Beans.
Aug 7, 2007 - Free Antibiotics
Click here for the full list of oral antibiotics Publix pharmacies are now giving away for free.
Aug 7, 2007 - Club Car Recall
Click here for information about Club Car's voluntary recall of certain 2007 golf cars.
Aug 2, 2007 - Sales Tax Holiday Information
Click here to find out what products are included in the Sales Tax Holidays in Georgia and South Carolina.
Aug 2, 2007 - Toy Recall
Click here for the full list of toys in the Fisher-Price recall. The paint on these toys contains too much lead, which if ingested could cause lead poisoning.
Aug 1, 2007 - Top Five Hidden Home Hazards
The CPSC's list of the top five hidden dangers in the home.
Jul 23, 2007 - Botulism in Pets
Information about botulism in pets, including recalled Castleberry pet food products.
On Your Side

FBI Warns of Phishing Scam Related to Economic Stimulus Checks

Last Updated: 7:48 AM 05/09/08 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns consumers of recently reported spam e-mail purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which is actually an attempt to steal consumer information. - (Full Story)

On Your Side: Lemon Law Lowdown

Last Updated: 6:10 PM 05/08/08 - Every now and then you end up with a car that you aren't completely satisfied with, you call it a lemon. But remember, it may be a car that doesn't run well, but that doesn't mean it's a true lemon. - (Full Story)
On Your Side: Daytripping to Atlanta

Last Updated: 6:40 PM 05/07/08 - Summer is almost here and that means vacation time for many of you. But with the price of gas, your trip may not take you too far from here. 12 On Your Side has a daytrip idea that won't break the bank. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Saving at the Store

Last Updated: 7:10 PM 05/06/08 - Most of you have probably noticed groceries are costing you a lot more these days. There are some things you can do to save and they don't have to involve clipping coupons. (Full Story)
On Your Side: The Great Taste Test

Last Updated: 7:11 PM 05/05/08 - The price of just about everything is going through the roof these days and everyone seems to be looking for ways to save a few extra dollars. Store brands could work, but would your kids tolerate them? (Full Story)
On Your Side: Recalls and Ripoffs

Last Updated: 5:51 PM 05/02/08 - In this edition of Recalls and Ripoffs, we've got a recall and a ripoff to tell you about. One might have stolen money from you and the other might be a danger to your children. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Burke County Animal Control

Last Updated: 7:37 PM 05/01/08 - Some in Burke County believe the county needs animal control or else someone will get hurt. They say too many dogs are running wild. But Commissioners say there aren't the funds to make it happen.
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Composting – The Next Step in Recycling!

Last Updated: 12:12 PM 05/01/08 - Are you ready for free fertilizer and a soil conditioner that will give your flowers and vegetables a boost? Then break out the compost bin. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Still no animal control in Burke County

Last Updated: 6:29 PM 04/30/08 - The debate over animal control in Burke County is not a new one, but it's one that's gaining some steam. A number of folks are now saying it's not an option anymore, it's a necessity (Full Story)
On Your Side: Bees, Bees and More Bees

Last Updated: 6:53 PM 04/29/08 - We first told you about a massive bee problem at one Columbia County home last week. Now meet the army wife who is weathering the insect storm and find out how she and her family are surviving it. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Cable Controversy

Last Updated: 6:56 PM 04/28/08 - It's almost hard to imagine in 2008, people living less than a mile from a city's limits and they cannot get cable or cable internet. But that's just what the Mayor of one Richmond County city says happened to people in his town. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Un-bee-lievable

Last Updated: 7:05 PM 04/25/08 - Honeybees are disappearing across the country in huge numbers. But one Columbia County family found that it has more of the insect that it ever hoped for inside its walls. And not just a few, several million were recently discovered. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Gas Price Pinch

Last Updated: 5:31 PM 04/24/08 - Gas prices are causing plenty of pain at the pump, and they are also causing you financial pain in other areas of your life. And that includes what some businesses are charging for their services. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Making room for gasoline

Last Updated: 7:35 PM 04/23/08 - Gas prices are still on the rise. And as much as they climb, people still have to pay for them. But finding the extra cash to afford fuel can be a real challenge for some. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Ready for Recycling?

Last Updated: 6:41 PM 04/22/08 - Today is the 38th year for Earth Day and one of the ways you can celebrate it is by starting to recycle. It may be a surprise to learn that it doesn't have to be a huge commitment. (Full Story)
On Your Side: Consignment Shop Caper

Last Updated: 5:21 PM 04/16/08 - An Evans man left some furniture to be sold at a local consignment shop, only to later find the shop closed and his furniture nowhere to be found. So he called 12 On Your Side for help. (Full Story)
Kroger recalls a Private Selection ice cream due to unlisted allergens

Last Updated: 8:11 AM 04/16/08 - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to the recall of two codes of Private Selection Light Churned Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in 1.75-quart containers with a "Sell By" date of December 3, 2008, sent to Kroger stores in the southeast.

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On Your Side: Weather Radios

Last Updated: 4:13 PM 04/15/08 - Weather radios are designed to warn you of severe weather. But they can be expensive for some families. But now you can get one you can afford. It could be a life-saving purchase. (Full Story)
Hyundai recalling Sonata cars because of air bag issues

Last Updated: 3:31 PM 04/15/08 - Hyundai says it's recalling nearly 400,000 Sonata passenger cars to fix a problem with the air bag system. (Full Story)
Weather Radios

Last Updated: 2:25 PM 04/15/08 - Community Safety Project for the CSRA (Full Story)
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