Winter driving in Georgia can be more dangerous than driving in the other seasons when there is no risk of snow and ice. However, drivers can take precautions that keep the roads safer.First, in inclement weather, only necessary trips should be made. Drivers should...
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Deaths on U.S. highways decrease
Many Georgia residents will be happy to hear that car wrecks causing fatalities have decreased over the last two years and continued to stay low during 2019. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, there was a 2.4% decrease in car accident fatalities...
When visitation time is a danger for kids
Divorced and separated parents may experience frequent conflicts about child custody and visitation time. In most cases, it is best for the children when parents can work together successfully to develop a parenting plan even when their romantic relationship no longer...
Reducing car crash risks in 5 steps
In 2018, there were some 40,000 car crash fatalities across the U.S. Add to that the 4.5 million who were injured in car crashes, and one has a good reason to practice safer driving. There are some safety tips that Georgia motorists can benefit from.It all begins with...
What to do about the family home in a divorc
One decision some couples in Georgia who are getting a divorce may need to make is what to do with the family home. They may want to sell it, but if one person decides to keep it, they will need to hire one or more appraisers to determine its value. The buyer should...
Trucking industry among the worst for sleep deprivation
A new study has ranked the professions that experience the most sleep deprivation. Inadequate rest is considered to be less than seven hours of sleep per night. Commercial truckers in Georgia should know that the transport and material moving industry was ranked in...
What to expect after being arrested on a DUI charge
If police in Georgia ever arrest you for driving under the influence of alcohol, you should know what to expect. Many people do not. A DUI charge is a serious thing, and the steps taken after your arrest can greatly affect you now and in the future.There are several...
Self-care during divorce
When a couple in Georgia divorces, it's not unusual for both parties to experience a range of emotions. Some of these feelings may be unfamiliar and unsettling. However, the reality is that having a strong emotional reaction to the end of the marriage is normal. In...
Study examines causes of marital unhappiness
Many people wonder what causes couples to decide to divorce while others stay together and live out their lives successfully. Some conventional wisdom seems to indicate that people tend to become more unhappy with their marriages over time, with the "end of the...
Red-light running crashes and the role of cameras
Many drivers in Georgia become distracted or impatient and run red lights, fully knowing that it's wrong. Unfortunately, many red-light running crashes end in death. The year 2017 actually saw the highest number of red-light running crash deaths (939) in a decade. In...

