(Family Features) Whether dad wants to spend his day on the patio, in the garage, on the couch or at a ballgame, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate everything that makes him special to you and your family. Since each dad is a little different, it’s sometimes tough finding just the right gift…
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(StatePoint) Parents are socking away more money for their children’s higher education, and they are doing so in smarter ways, suggests a new report from Sallie Mae. One-third of parents saved more for college this year than last, and the average amount saved –$18,135– is the highest amount reported in the last five years of…
(Family Features) Summer may be a break from formal education, but keeping kids excited about learning can be an easy was to keep them active and engaged instead of zoned out on screen time. The National Summer Learning Association estimates that kids can lose up to two months of learning during the summer but involving…
(Statepoint) Need a Mother’s Day gift that truly shines? Take these fun and practical ideas into consideration. A clean house. Let mom take a load off now and again! Hire a cleaning service once a month for a year, or if you’re on a budget, do it yourself! From laundry to dishes — an…
(StatePoint) April is Financial Literacy Month, providing the perfect opportunity to actively engage kids on the topic of money. “Even young children should learn about basic money concepts, like saving for a goal and spending only what you can afford,” says Alison Summerville, business administration executive and head of Corporate Citizenship at Ally Financial. “Building…
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(StatePoint) What’s more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who’s tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has likely asked this question. Sixty-eight percent of people want to lose 10 pounds or more, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of Nutrisystem. March is National Nutrition Month, and a good time to get…
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(StatePoint) Building a new home? Overhauling an existing one? Here are three renovation ideas that will add beauty and value. Expand Your Living Space Don’t let that basement sit unfinished and unused. Substantially expand your home’s livable areas by turning your attention to the bottom floor. Finishing a basement is an involved project, potentially requiring…
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(StatePoint) As classrooms are getting modern makeovers across the country, here are five ways new digital technology is helping students to better absorb the curriculum. 1. Tablets. Tablets in the classroom give students instant and portable access to research and resources, as well as educational games and videos — all right at their fingertips….
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Kate LeAnn Wooten and Brock Justin Wilson were united in marriage at 5:00 p.m., November 14, at First United Methodist Church in Athens. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Don Kea of Macon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Dulaney Wooten of Albany. She is the granddaughter of Mrs….
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The Worth County Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold its 27th Annual “Love Lights a Tree” program on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. All cancer survivors, families, and friends are invited to attend this special celebration of life. A survivor reception will be held in the courthouse…
