Touring Cobb County You may know Kennesaw, Georgia, as the Atlanta suburb with great schools, interesting war history, and lush mountain scenery, but its claim to national fame is a law from 1982 that states: “Every head of household residing in the city limits is required to maintain a firearm.” That’s right, if you’re the head of household, you’re required by city law to own a gun. This is outlined in section ... Read More
Green Goddess Smoothie
If you’re looking to get your green on, why not try this light smoothie? Ingredients 1 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 organic apple, peeled and chopped 1 medium frozen banana 1 1/2 cups fresh organic spinach 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 medium avocado Directions In a large, high-powered blender, add in all ingredients. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, or until all ... Read More
Injured While Riding a Llama?
Exploring Georgia’s Llama Liability Law While Georgia has its share of llama and alpaca (a close cousin) farms and rescues, there isn’t a booming llama-related industry, so it’s not entirely clear why Georgia has a llama liability law on its books. Nevertheless, sections 4-12-2 and 4-12-3 of the state code provide that all “llama activity sponsors” and “llama professionals” are not liable for injuries participants ... Read More
When Life Gives You Lemons…
The Best Cleaning Tool Can Be Found in Your Kitchen Lemons don’t just add a tart flavor to your favorite desserts or cool you down in a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. In addition to bold flavors, lemons also have powerful cleaning properties. Their acidity and oils cut through grease and can sanitize many of your household items. The best place to clean with a lemon is in the kitchen. For the microwave, ... Read More
It is YOUR responsibility to notify your employer ASAP if you have been hurt at work
You must let them know the details of your accident and injury. Ideally, either the employer or you should put it in writing. It is enough to tell your supervisor that you were injured, but it is better if you make a written report. If the employer has an incident report for you to use, fill it out thoroughly. If your employer has an accident policy in place, then follow those guidelines as best you can. If they ... Read More
What Does the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act Not Cover?
Please be aware that the Workers’ Compensation Law, Rules and Regulations are subject to change on July 1st of each year. The purpose of the Workers’ Compensation Act is to compensate injured workers for their medical treatment, lost wages, and a permanency award to compensate the injured worker for the nature and extent of his or her injuries. It will NOT cover pain and suffering, as you would expect in a civil ... Read More
Important Legal Terms in Workers’ Compensation
The Workers’ Compensation Act can sound a bit like a foreign language. I want to help you understand some of the basic legal terms that are frequently used in connection with Workers’ Compensation Claims. What follows is a simplified listing of some of the commonly used terms, defined in plain English: Accepted Claim: This is a claim in which the Insurance company or the self-insured employer agrees that your ... Read More
What Does the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act Cover?
The State of Georgia adopted the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act to provide for workers who are injured on the job. It covers all reasonably necessary medical expenses, loss of income if the injury takes the worker out of work for more than seven days, and payment for permanent partial injuries. Although there are exceptions, Employers must carry insurance to cover their employees for on the job injuries, or they ... Read More
You Don’t Need a Crystal Ball To Know How the Rest of the Year Will Unfold
Ramiro Can Predict Your 2021! "Every year is going to be the same until you decide to change yourself" - Ramiro Rodríguez, Jr. I recently had a conversation with some good friends that included some speculation about how the rest of this year will unfold. We’ve got a new president, there’s progress on the vaccine front, and it feels like we could be on track for a totally different year. Or are we? I told ... Read More
Do You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Georgia?
Yes, You Need a License to Drive a Moped in Georgia The number of ways to get around seems to be forever multiplying. It’s important to be informed about the rules and regulations for your chosen form of transport, and regulations for some of the less common options, like mopeds, are not as well-known. What makes a moped a moped? Before you can determine what’s required of you as a driver, you first have ... Read More
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