Small Georgia Town Celebrates Fire Ant Festival
402825 07: Actors conduct a New Orleans style funeral for a giant fake fire ant at the seventh annual Fire Ant Festival March 23, 2002 in Ashburn, GA. The small south Georgia town created the light hearted celebration to poke fun at a serious pest problem. “Fire ant attacks are no laughing matter,” said festival organizer Shelly Zorn. “With infestations on the rise, the festival gives homeowners a sense of control over an issue that normally inspires aggravation and fear.” About 15,000 people attended the event. (Photo by Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images)
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