Past Articles

Published in 2017

Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?

One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. And you could be held liable to others for the…

How much are these scary movie cars worth?

Automobiles often play an important supporting or even starring role in many of our favorite films,from Bullitt with Steve McQueen to, well, the Disney movie Cars. That’s certainly true of horror and monster movies as well, and what better time than Halloween to see what some of these scary movie…

Low-Cost Home Updates

Update Your Home Without Emptying Your Wallet — — Quick, easy, inexpensive – whoever thought those adjectives could apply to home improvement projects in Georgia? But, they can! — To spruce up your home on a budget, check out these five ideas for projects that yield maximum results with minimal…

How to Help Prevent House Fires

Faulty Wiring and Outlets Are One of the Top Causes of House Fires. — Check the electrical cords throughout your home for signs of fraying, and replace all frayed wires. — Do not pinch or cover electrical cords with items such as rugs. — Be aware of the capacity of your home's electrical system. Do…

Healthy Equipment Maintenance

We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that preventive maintenance and routine checkups are necessary to keep your contractors’ equipment healthy, too? — When developing a maintenance program, the best tool to reference is the owner’s manual for each…

Campsite security

Going Camping? Keep Your High-Tech Gear Safe With These Tips — — First things first: Do you really need to bring your tablet or laptop on your camping trip in Blue Ridge or one of Georgia’s State Parks? Are you really going to watch a movie instead of looking at the stars? Check your email instead…

How to Save Time and Money With Your Insurance Audit

The word “audit” can increase a person’s heart rate and send butterflies racing to their stomach, but a commercial insurance premium audit should not be an occasion for worry. — The annual audit process ensures that you pay only for the exposure presented by your business operation. Informing our…

The Hottest Classics Right Now

The experts at Hagerty® have released August 2017’s Hagerty Vehicle Ratings. — The Hagerty Vehicle Rating tracks a vehicle’s performance relative to the entire classic car/truck market. Based on a scale of 0–100, a vehicle with a 50-point rating is keeping pace with the overall market. Those above…

Financial Safety for Travelers

Travel Smarts for Your Money and Identity — Thieves love tourists. It’s nothing personal. They’re just looking for an easy target – someone who’s carrying cash and credit cards, tablets and cameras, passports and other identification, all while being distracted by the new sights and sounds all…

Three Classic Convertibles to Buy, Sell or Hold

Summer is here, and there’s nothing quite like driving a convertible to revel in it. The classic car experts at Hagerty® have listed three convertibles to consider if buying or selling. — BUY: 1992-95 Dodge Viper RT/10 — With 400hp and 465 lb-ft of torque powering a car that weighed less than 3,300…