You might’ve heard about people who have been victims of electric-shock drowning (ESD). Unfortunately, this has happened in both of our local lakes, Allatoona and Lanier. Electric-shock drowning occurs when electrical current leaks into surrounding water, causing a swimmer to become incapacitated. The current causes muscular paralysis and impairs your ability to swim or stay … [Read more...]

Fall is a prime planting season in Georgia. Cool-season flowering bedding plants and vegetables are planted through February, and October through February is the best time to plant hardy shrubs, ground covers and perennials. How well you prepare the soil before planting has an enormous effect on the health and growth of your plants. Gardeners often put too little effort into … [Read more...]

Nonprofit Inspires Hope Through Good Words, Deeds The gift of encouragement does more to support others, give confidence and inspire hope than almost anything we can do. And the amazing thing about this simple action is that it benefits the giver and the receiver of the good word or deed. The ancient proverb says it best: A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes … [Read more...]

What options are there for window treatments? The selection of window treatments includes blinds, shutters, draperies and many different types of shades, available in a wide variety of fabrics and woods. How much does a custom window covering cost? Depending on the style of window covering you choose, a standard 48-by-60 window will run from $200 for the least expensive to … [Read more...]

When seeking legal representation for a personal injury case, you might come across the term “contingency fee.” What is a contingency fee? How does it work, and what are the benefits? A contingency fee is a payment arrangement between a client and his or her attorney, where the attorney’s fee is contingent upon the successful resolution of the case. In other words, the … [Read more...]