Q: Despite all of the recent news about the poisoning of the trees at Toomer's Corner in Auburn, Ala., in which an Alabama fan was charged, I never saw photos showing damage or read about the prognosis for survival. Is the poison’s effect already apparent? Will the trees survive or is it too early to tell?
-- Frank Manfre, Grayson
A: There is no apparent damage to the leaves at this point from the poison, Mike Clardy, an Auburn University spokesman, told Q&A on the News. "Our horticulturists tell me we should start noticing that as new leaves put out in April. It's too early to tell at this point if they will survive," he wrote in an e-mail. "Chances are slim, but our team of horticulturists, landscapers and others has done everything they can to give them a fighting chance." Some other areas nearby that showed higher-than-normal amounts of the chemical are being examined as well. You can find regular updates about the live oaks' condition, testing of soil, photos, a live webcam, videos and other details about the poisoning at www.auburn.edu/oaks.
Q: Is there any way to rescind the licenses to sell insurance and adjust claims granted to John Oxendine following his applications and the short-circuiting of the approval route for the licenses?
-- W.J. Miller, Woodstock
A: The licenses cannot be rescinded, State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens has told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Lori Johnston wrote this column; staff writer James Salzer contributed. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or e-mail q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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