In Georgia, They’re More Complicated Than You Think! In This Issue: Who Wins in the Case of Driver vs. Pedestrian? If you get hit by a car, you might think your case against the driver for your injuries, loss of wages, and diminished quality of life is open and shut, but that’s far from the truth. According to a handful of statutes in Georgia law, cases of drivers versus pedestrians can go either way, ... Read More
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Birthday Cake Baked Oatmeal for One (Yes, Really)
In This Issue: Birthday Cake Baked Oatmeal for One (Yes, Really) Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? If you tend to think of oatmeal as boring, this fun dessert-themed recipe just might change your mind. To go all out, top with a candle and a dollop of whipped cream. Ingredients 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 browning banana, mashed 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ... Read More
Build Your Confidence and Move Toward Success
In 5 Easy Steps In This Issue: 5 Tips to Build Confidence Signature: –Ramiro Rodriguez Pull Quote: “When you sincerely compliment someone, they’ll feel more inclined to compliment you, which provides a boost to both their and your confidence.” In last month’s newsletter, I wrote about how simply working harder will not get us as close to our goals as we would like. Instead, we should be looking for ways ... Read More
Go Owls!
Shouting Out Kennesaw State University In This Issue: Touring Cobb County One marker of a vibrant, lively community that will continue to grow and develop well into the future is a robust education system. That’s why Kennesaw State University, which is based right here in Cobb County, is worth shouting out. As a school that offers nearly 150 undergraduate and post-graduate programs and has seen significant growth ... Read More
In Georgia, You Can Get Pulled Over
For Going the Speed Limit In This Issue: Georgia’s ‘Slowpoke’ Law Just because something has been a law for a while doesn’t necessarily mean it’s very well-known or widely followed. Such is the case for Georgia’s “slowpoke” law, which lets the police ticket you for going the speed limit, provided you’re doing a few other things as well. The Georgia Senate OK’d House Bill 459 — more commonly known as the ... Read More
3 Gift-Giving Tips
That Won’t Kill Your Savings In This Issue: 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Pay for the Holidays Without Going Broke Ah, the holidays. It’s a time of sweet treats, family, and giving back — and sometimes giving a little too much. When it comes to the perfect holiday gift, many people spend too much money. The average American spends nearly $1,000 on gifts during the December holidays alone! It’s possible to cut back ... Read More
Boost Your Immune System Like a Celebrity
With These 3 Hot Winter Drinks In This Issue: How to Boost Your Immune System Like a Celebrity What do Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Khloé Kardashian have in common? Yes, they’re all high-profile celebrities, of course, but they’re also big fans of hot tea. According to the entertainment website Yaay, Angelina Jolie likes to make her own garlic tea by steeping fresh cloves in ... Read More
Russian Tea Cakes
Make your tea time extra special with these tasty cakes that are easy to make Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus extra for rolling cookies) 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped Directions Preheat oven to 325 F. Using a mixer, cream butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the ... Read More
Full Steam Ahead
To See the General in Downtown Kennesaw In This Issue: Touring Cobb County While Marietta certainly has its fair share of historical and cultural landmarks worth visiting, the town itself is only so big. That’s why we’re expanding the scope of this article series to include attractions worth seeing throughout all of Cobb County. Just to the northwest of Marietta is the town of Kennesaw, and in downtown Kennesaw ... Read More
Why So Many Roundabouts?
A Safer, Cheaper, and Easier to Navigate Intersection In This Issue: Why Are So Many Roundabouts Being Built Now? If you’ve done a good bit of driving around the Atlanta area recently, you’ve probably noticed the trend toward building roundabouts. For those of you who might be unfamiliar with that term, roundabouts are circular intersections where drivers that are entering must yield to the traffic already ... Read More
