Since it’s winter, let’s look at what happens in cold-water immersion. Cold-water immersion and hypothermia can occur any time in water as cool as 70 degrees. During the early months of the year, Lake Allatoona’s water temperature averages in the mid- to high 50s. Even on a warm, sunny day, a sudden fall into cold water can result in hypothermia in as little as 30 minutes and … [Read more...]

If you’ve lived here for a while, you will be well familiar with snow and ice experiences in metro Atlanta. Images of cars stranded on the highways, and stories of children and teachers spending the night in schools have grazed the national media. Growing up in South Carolina in the 1970s, I remember an ice storm in ‘73 that turned our small state on its head. I was 7 years … [Read more...]

If a personal injury case cannot be settled, it will go to trial in front of a judge and jury. A personal injury case is a civil case, which simply means a legal dispute between two or more parties. Here are the steps you can expect at the trial of most personal injury cases. Step 1: Voir Dire — Jury Selection The case begins with the judge calling 36-40 people from a jury … [Read more...]

If you’ve been dreaming of making some changes to your home for years, it might be time to finally create the home you’ve always wanted. Product availability is good, and cost is back to pre-pandemic prices for many products. If you select the right home projects, they can increase your home’s value. Installing a curbless shower, new countertops and smart window coverings … [Read more...]

As we move into February, we look forward to all that this year will bring. Right now, the city team, with our community partners, is planning a year of amazing experiences with unforgettable events and programs, as well as improvements to our services for residents and businesses. One of those improvements is the current renovations at City Hall, which will help the team … [Read more...]