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The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 Deadliest Days.” This isn’t because of the heat, swimming pool accidents, or even the chance of space junk falling on our heads! It’s the result of an annual spike in car crashes involving teenage drivers. From 2008 to 2018, more than 8,000 people died nationwide in teen-related crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days. Here in Georgia, 302 people ... Read More

A Beloved Holiday With Violent Roots If you told someone in the mid-1800s that America would soon have a holiday celebrating workers, they would have laughed in your face. Back then, even basic rights and protections seemed like a far-off dream. Kids as young as 5 years old slaved away in factories, and adults worked more than 80 hours a week without breaks in unsanitary conditions. So, how did we get from that ... Read More

Nationwide, 1 out of every 5 car crashes happens in a parking lot.” – Ramiro Rodriguez When I was 19 years old, my most prized possession was my 1978 Ford F-150 pickup. I thought that green truck was the greatest vehicle ever. I took care of it meticulously, cleaned it, protected the seats from spills, and drove it through the carwash when it needed a bath. Keeping the truck in perfect shape meant a lot to me — so, ... Read More

The 2021-2022 school year begins in August. While this cycle will certainly look different, safety should remain to be at the forefront. Lawyer Ramiro Rodgriguez Jr.  wants to share some safety tips with you: Walkers: Always walk on the sidewalk Stay alert and avoid distracted walking  Phones down, heads up - In Georgia, cases of drivers versus pedestrians can go either way. Always cross streets at ... Read More

A Layperson’s Guide to Auto Insurance Coverage Options If you haven’t taken a look at your auto insurance policy in a while, now’s a good time to revisit it and make sure you have the coverage you need. Insurance can get complicated, so this month, I’m laying out the basics of six types of coverage. First, there are two kinds of coverage required by the state: Bodily Injury Liability is mandatory ... Read More

This Great Pyrenees Guided His Goats Through a Wildfire In October 2017, California was in flames. One of those blazes was the Tubbs Fire, which charred its way through 36,800 miles of forests and vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma County. More than 5,600 buildings were destroyed, and 22 people were killed. But when the flames finally died, a four-legged hero emerged from the ashes: Odin, the Great Pyrenees ... Read More