Georgia State Tree: Live Oak

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General Information about Live Oaks:

The Quercus virginiana is also known as the Southern live oak tree.

The live oak tree is a southern symbol of strength.

The live oak tree is the state tree of Georgia.

The U.S.S. Constitution reportedly received its nickname, “Old Ironsides,” during the War of 1812 because of its live oak hull. The hull was so tough that the cannon balls of the British war ships literally bounced off it.

Live oak trees are planted in historical cities for their character and appearance.

Live oak trees weigh over 55 pounds per cubic foot when air dried.

Live Oak Tree Fruit:

Live oak trees product sweet edible acorns that turkeys, ducks, jays, quail, deer and other animals like to feed on.

Live oak trees start producing acorns when they are around 20 years old.

Live Oak Tree Growth & Life:

Live oak trees can live for hundreds of years!

The name live oaks came from the fact that they remain green and “alive” throughout the winter when other oak trees are dormant and leafless.

The name live oak came from the fact that they remain green and “alive” throughout the winter when other oak trees are dormant and leafless.

Live oak trees can grow in forests, in front of buildings such as schools, parking lots, gardens, backyards and more.

Live oak trees also grow by oceans. They do great resisting the salt spray.

Live oak trees support many types of epiphytic plants (including Spanish moss to a point); giving live oak trees more character.

The live oak tree grows 1 inch of caliper and around 2-4 feet overall per year when young.

A mature live oak tree can draw up to 50 gallons+ per day through it’s tap root deep in the ground.

Live Oak Tree Uses:

The live oak tree is the broadest spreading of the oaks producing an abundance of shade.

Live oak tree wood is very strong and tough and is often used for structural beams and posts.

Live oak trees were used in colonial times to make ships for the navy.

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  3. NF: I expect we’re going to see more of these!!!

    “Oklahoma Company to Pay $4.25M After Firing Workers Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused A G Equipment Company of refusing to consider religious or medical exemptions before terminating employees who didn’t comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2021. Legal experts say the case reflects a broader rise in workplace accommodation disputes.”

    by Henrick Karoliszyn, DSW, May 21, 2026

    justice scales with money and covid vaccine

    EXCERPT: “An Oklahoma manufacturer will pay $4.25 million to more than 40 former employees after federal officials found the company violated anti-discrimination laws when it enforced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate without allowing religious or medical exemptions, according to a settlement announced this week.

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said A G Equipment Company, which makes natural gas compressor systems, implemented a companywide vaccine requirement in 2021 and told workers no exemptions would be permitted. Employees who later requested religious or medical accommodations were not engaged in a review process and were instead terminated, according to the EEOC.

    The agency alleged that on Oct. 15, 2021, the company fired all 43 workers who had not provided proof of vaccination, including those who had formally sought exemptions.

    Federal officials said the company’s actions violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Both laws require employers to consider reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs and certain medical conditions unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

    Under the three-year consent decree settling the case, the company will provide $4.25 million in monetary relief to the workers. It will also be required to implement training on anti-discrimination laws, revise its accommodation policies, and notify employees of their right to request religious or disability-based exemptions, according to the EEOC.

    EEOC officials said employers remain obligated to evaluate accommodation requests even during public health emergencies…..”

    https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/oklahoma-company-fired-workers-covid-vaccine-mandate-4-million-settlement-eeoc/

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  4. Wow! Marica posted a Tweet that said Kyle Busch died! He was only 41. I never liked him – I liked his brother Kurt – but still…..so young!

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    1. Just The News: “NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at the age of 41 after he was hospitalized earlier in the day with a severe illness.

      The NASCAR racer was expected to race this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but was forced to drop out after his hospitalization. Earlier this month he reportedly had a sinus infection at the time of a race in Upstate New York and had to radio in to his crew asking for medical assistance. He finished the race in eighth place.

      Busch’s passing was confirmed by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR in a joint statement, who described him as a “future Hall of Famer” and a “rare talent.” 

      “On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch,” the joint statement reads.

      “Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch,” the statement continued. “Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans … NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.”

      The group did not state what Busch’s cause of death was, but said further details will be “shared as appropriate.” 

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