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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…
By: Virginia Acord, Worth County Probate Court Judge The Department of Human Services spoke at our probate judge training on the increase of abuse of our at-risk adults (adults 65+ and adults 18+ with any disability) that are victimized financially and/or physically. Abuse of older and disabled adults (at-risk adults) is one of the most…
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(StatePoint) Have any budding scientists in your family? If your children are fascinated by nature, dinosaurs and other cool science subjects, you can help foster their interests by turbo charging their playtime to fit their favorite topics. “Learning is not just for the classroom or a formal setting,” says Dr. Lise Eliot, early childhood development…
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By Rachel Cruze Two of the most important parts of a healthy marriage are teamwork and communication. Without those two areas being a priority, it’s very difficult for a marriage to survive. That’s why money fights and money problems are the leading cause of divorce in America today. When you both got married, the pastor…
Not every person struggling with dementia lives in a nursing home or assisted-living facility. In fact, more than 15 million Americans – usually family members or friends – provide unpaid caregiving to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a 2014 report by the Alzheimer’s Association. Although it’s wonderful so many…
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(StatePoint) Climate control accounts for almost half the energy use in a typical U.S. home and is also the largest energy expense for most people — but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple solutions, you can be friendlier toward your wallet and the environment this winter. Weather-Proof Your Home Cracks, gaps and…
Most men say their facial hair defines them, according to a recent survey conducted by Schick Hydro. However, 72 percent of men have experienced facial hair growing woes, such as patchy chin growth. In addition to being beard-challenged, men are also bullied, with over half of men surveyed admitting to poking fun at friends who…