Category: Tips and Knowledge

Cool weather means fall insects are about to invade your home

As the weather cools across the state, several fall insects will begin to take center stage around Georgia homes. Be on the lookout for these nuisance pests and make preparations…

How to get rid of mosquitoes

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During the summer months it is common to see a lot of rain in South Georgia. Many mosquito problems in your neighborhood are likely to come from water-filled containers that…

VIDEO: Fireworks Safety Tips

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The video above is from the Cobb County Fire Department and offers a few safety tips for you to follow before you start shooting off fireworks this Fourth of July…

20 Tips For The Class of 2020 to Always Remember

Graduates of the class of 2020, I know this isn't the graduation you were expecting when you first stepped inside the halls of your high school four years ago. Your…

Why are the grocery store shelves really empty?

While all industries have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food and agriculture have been among the hardest hit segments of the U.S. economy. The primary reason lies in the…

Non-Perishable Foods: The secret to making the most out of grocery trips during the coronavirus pandemic

During the current COVID-19 crisis, many people find themselves wondering how to eat healthy meals while remaining at home. Making fewer trips to the grocery store means that personal food…

How to find out what’s in stock at grocery stores in Cobb County

During the coronavirus pandemic, hoarders have made it difficult for their neighbors to do something as simple and routine as shopping for groceries. Shortages of cleaning supplies, meat and bread…

How to find high speed WiFi while social distancing

Social distancing policies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have caused businesses and schools to conduct their work remotely. For the average Georgian, that isn't a problem, provided they…

Yearly Reminder: Be safe with fireworks on New Year’s Eve

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As the turn of the new year approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgia residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and severe injuries…

Report: Georgia ranks among states with the least Christmas spirit

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Maybe it's the lack of snow or the depletion of Christmas tree farms. Perhaps it is the dying out of shopping malls or the fact that we spent Thanksgiving in…

Yearly Reminder: Don’t pour fat and grease down the drain on Thanksgiving

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DeKalb County is reminding residents to be cautious about pouring grease down the drain this Thanksgiving. The below information may come from DeKalb County, but it is good advice for…

13 Things You Didn’t Know About Georgia

Whether you're a Georgia Native or just passing through for a quick stay, there are some things about The Peach State you may not know. Since Georgia was the last…

How to lower your heating bill this fall and winter

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According to the US Department of Energy, the typical US family spends at least $2,200 per year on energy bills—with nearly half of that paying for heating and cooling. To…

What to do if you catch a Snakehead fish

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GWINNETT COUNTY -- The invasive and dangerous Snakehead fish has made its way to Georgia and the state's department of Natural resources did not mince words about what to do…