As we continue on our tour of Cobb County, there’s no better subject for our April edition than Truist Park, home to the Atlanta Braves since 2017. Spring training is well underway, and Braves’ fans can get their baseball fix during regular-season games, which kick off with the home opener against the Phillies on April 9. The Braves previously played for 19 years in the heart of downtown Atlanta at Turner Field, ... Read More
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The Truth About Essential Oils
The Truth About Essential Oils — Are They Safe? If you’ve ever visited a spa or tried a “natural” perfume, then you’ve probably been exposed to essential oils. These fragrant, flavorful oils are derived from plants and have become a fad among health nuts, yoga practitioners, and even chefs. Many devotees believe that a few drops of oil added to a diffuser, mixed with food, or rolled onto the wrist can do just ... Read More
Spring Vegetable and Chicken Pasta Bake
Celebrate spring with this easy, tasty, herb-packed pasta bake. Ingredients 1 cup cooked chicken, diced 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and quartered 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces 1/2 cup carrots, grated 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped and divided 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup ... Read More
3 Safe April Fools’ Pranks Your Kids Will Love
Every year, a prankster makes headlines on April Fools’ Day for taking their joke too far. In 2001, a DJ in England famously broadcast that he’d spotted a replica of the Titanic floating off the coast. Hundreds of people scrambled to the spot, and their combined weight actually caused a cliff to collapse into the ocean! Luckily no one was hurt, but a Montana man who played a different joke years later wasn’t so ... Read More
Improve Patience and Reduce Stress
How to Be More Patient and Less Stressed In this fast-paced world, it can be easy to grow impatient. Things as small as waiting for a slow website to load or waiting in a long line for coffee can sometimes leave people feeling frustrated and anxious. Practicing patience helps reduce stress and helps you realize it's okay if something takes a few extra minutes. If you find yourself feeling impatient, here are a few ... Read More
What It Takes to Be a Good Student of Life
Discipline, Debate, and a Lack of Defensiveness One thing I like about writing these monthly newsletters is the feedback I get from you, my readers, and the conversations the articles spark. I’ve touched on different aspects of goal-setting in several recent covers, and a reader told me that though they are setting goals, they can’t seem to fulfill them. I’ve been thinking a lot about that since. In fact, it’s ... Read More
Every Employer in Georgia is Required to Cover Employees for On the Job Injuries
Employers MUST purchase Workers’ Compensation Insurance or self-insure their company to cover their employees’ work-related injuries. They must post a notice at the workplace to alert employees about that coverage. That notice must tell you where you can go for treatment. Employers who do not post this notice have violated the law and the consequences for that benefit you. You are still covered under Georgia ... Read More
What Happens If Your Injuries Keep You Out of Work for More than Seven Days?
If you must miss more than seven days of work, you may be entitled to weekly payments until you can return to work. If your injuries keep you out of work for more than seven days, one of three things must happen: The insurance company will start paying you Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD). If you are off for over 21 days per your treating physician, you will be reimbursed for the first seven days. The ... Read More
Don’t Own a Gun in Kennesaw?
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
