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Safe Use of Tree Stands Means a Better Hunting Experience

Posted on October 20, 2014 By Cale Colby

Tree stand use is popular with hunters during deer season.   However, with falls or other incidents accounting for almost half of all hunting incidents, improper or unsafe use of a tree stand can cause you to become a hunting incident statistic.  So, be smart and be safe when using a tree stand. The Georgia Department…

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October is National Arts & Humanities Month

Posted on October 16, 2014 By Cale Colby

October, which is National Arts & Humanities Month, serves as an excellent reminder of the benefits the arts can bring to communities and individuals. Here are a few ways you can celebrate: • Attend a concert: Whether it’s a jazzy night club, a local rock concert or a symphony orchestra, there’s no substitute for live…

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Tricks and Treats to Stay on Budget this Halloween

Posted on October 9, 2014 By Cale Colby

(StatePoint) Halloween comes but once a year. So make it extra spooky with ghosts, goblins and ghouls galore — and don’t forget all the great treats. While all this fall fun does come at a price, you don’t have to spend a pirate’s booty if you plan carefully. For more treats than tricks this year,…

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Raiding Your 401(k) Piggy Bank? Here’s What It Could Cost You

Posted on October 9, 2014 By Cale Colby

When you’re pinching pennies and life throws you a curve ball, all those zeroes at the end of your nest egg can be tempting. Treating your 401(k) like a piggy bank may seem like a painless way to make ends meet. But is dipping into tomorrow to fund today all it’s cracked up to be?…

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Four Ways to Fight the Fear of Failure

Posted on October 8, 2014 By Cale Colby

Four Ways to Fight the Fear of Failure Running a business can be scary. You put your heart and soul into your company and can’t imagine doing anything else. Then you realize that no matter how successful you are, you might be just a few bad decisions away from losing your dream and disappointing your…

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 6, 2014October 6, 2014 By Cale Colby

(SPM Wire)  With breast cancer currently the second most common cancer in women, according to government health statistics, awareness and early detection are crucial for treatment outcomes. With this in mind, every October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness of the disease and funds for research and treatment. While…

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Five Tips for Haunting Your House this Halloween

Posted on September 24, 2014 By Cale Colby

(StatePoint) Halloween trails only behind Christmas when it comes to spending on decorations. Americans spent an estimated $6.9 billion on Halloween in 2013, according to the National Retail Federation. You can make more of your Halloween spending with a few spooky tips. Larry Kirchner, operator of the world’s number-one rated haunted house, “The Darkness” in…

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Quick, Easy Ways to add Warmth to Your Home Décor for Fall

Posted on September 18, 2014 By Cale Colby

(StatePoint) We all get bored from time to time and want to change things up. While it’s easy to add items to your wardrobe or try a new hairstyle, it may not always feel as easy to change the look and feel of your home. You may not realize small, quick updates to your home…

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Ways to Keep Your Community Safer

Posted on September 15, 2014 By Cale Colby

(StatePoint) Whether you’re single and live on your own, or you’re raising a family, feeling secure in your community is likely an important priority to you. As an average citizen, there are several steps you can take to make your community safer. Neighborhood Engagement When people know one another, they are more likely to watch…

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