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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…