Driving Over the Labor Day Weekend? Here’s What You Need to Know As Labor Day approaches, people around the country will make preparations to celebrate over the weekend. Labor Day is a federally celebrated holiday in the United States, often bringing together friends and families for barbeques, vacations and other festivities. As more people hit [...]
College Students: Don’t Let One Moment Ruin Your Life College is an exciting chapter in life. During this time, students experience opportunities such as building lasting relationships, discovering who they are and enjoying life in new ways. For many college life is freedom from mom and dad or other parental figures. Even though college is [...]
Legalizing Marijuana (cannabis) is a controversial topic that is evolving each day in our country. As we move through this era of whether or not to legalize marijuana, the sides of the issue have been elevated through public opinion. Many people, today, advocate for marijuana to be legalized for medical purposes only and others advocate [...]
Have you had surgery, and the outcome was not what you expected? Before crying foul, you need to understand the terms medical negligence and malpractice. Below is some information about medical negligence and malpractice and how to know if you have a case. What is medical negligence? Negligence means carelessness or a breach of an [...]
As summer comes to close and Georgia students go back to school, one of the most important items on everyone’s mind is how can we keep students and school staff safe. Georgia schools continue to progress in the area of school safety. This can be seen in the development of new school zones, creating awareness [...]
West Georgia, similar to the rest of the county, faces a deadly drug epidemic that plagues its population. While 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from substance abuse issues, more than six million of them reported having an illicit drug disorder, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These statistics expose [...]
This summer many Georgians will pack coolers and head to the lake! Boating is a great adventure, but remember there are consequences for not operating within the law. Georgia has strict laws when it comes to operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These laws apply to land vehicles, as well as [...]
Break out the barbecue equipment because summer is finally here! The summer break and hotter weather rings in the backyard cookout season. This season brings family and friends together to share a memorable experience over a good home cooked meal. While most cookouts are intended to provide a relaxing and entertaining environment, there are many [...]
Georgia’s laws regarding fireworks have changed a lot recently. In 2015, Georgia lawmakers legalized the sale and use of certain specific fireworks in the state of Georgia. Then, earlier this year, the Georgia State Senate amended and passed (sending it back to the House for approval, House Bill 419, which allows local municipalities to regulate [...]
It can be challenging to keep up with all the laws, especially when they do not directly apply. There are specific state laws for motorcycle enthusiasts. When legislators take aim at a group like motorcyclists, their intent is most often to keep riders safe. There are federal laws regarding motorcycles, but those are aimed at [...]
