It's not unusual, when you set out on that holiday trip, to look back at the house a little nervously. Sure, you remembered to lock the doors, but just how secure are things? What might happen while you're away?One way...

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After nineteen years of selling insurance, I am wondering if I am not starting to sound more like a Preacher than an Insurance Agent. I have noticed many similarities between the two professions as time has passed and I...

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It's become almost as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and football: Black Friday, the morning-after (or in some cases evening-after) shopping spree. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, an event in its own...

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Most contractors that I work with every day are busy, but they're not too busy to really care about their business and, more importantly, their customers. Customers are the lifeblood of everyone's business. As a...

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You hear it before you see it, the noise of a rock hitting your windshield. Now you have to deal with a broken or damaged windshield on your car. Your automobile insurance policy provides coverage for damaged glass IF...

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Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. In many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact on your home. And, don’t forget, winter is right around the...

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It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,...

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Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may...

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The year was 1985. I was 11 years old and it would be another 11 years before I would graduate college and begin my career as an insurance agent. A wave of new thinking had spread across my hometown with a new strategy...

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Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend)...

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There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun — as long as...

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Spring is here, and you’re ready to get out on the water. But is your boat ready? Even if you’ve kept it properly stored for the winter and protected from the elements, there are still a number of things you need to do...

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Spring is a time for rejuvenation, and, as the weather gets warmer here in Cornelia, Georgia, and the days grow longer, there's a positive energy in the air. Many people decide it's the perfect time for reorganizing and...

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From genetically modified crops to the environmental and health effects of pesticides, more and more Georgia residents are questioning whether they should grow what they eat. Wherever you stand on the issues surrounding...

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Slippery sidewalks. Freezing temperatures. Power outages. Winter isn't always a wonderland. If you regularly lend a hand to a senior friend or family member here in Georgia, it may be a good time of the year to provide...

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It's easy to forget about your tires when it comes to vehicle safety. But with winter weather already in many parts of the country, tires are an important aspect you should keep in mind. Your tires can be the difference...

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