September is peak hurricane season, and even when a storm doesn’t make landfall in Georgia, its remnants can bring squalls, flash flooding, downed trees, and long power outages. Those conditions trigger a spike in hydroplaning collisions, multi-car pileups, and...
September hits Georgia with high ragweed counts, lingering summer colds, and the first wave of “back-to-school bugs.” Many drivers reach for over-the-counter relief—then get behind the wheel feeling groggy, slowed, or unfocused. Drowsy or medication-impaired driving...
September means homecoming games, dances, and late-night drives across Georgia—and a predictable rise in teen passenger injuries. Packed cars, unfamiliar routes, distracted driving, and post-game celebrations create high-risk conditions on Friday and Saturday nights....
Preseason practices and August heat can be a dangerous combination for student-athletes across Georgia. Two-a-days, conditioning drills, and full pads before proper acclimatization increase the risk of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, dehydration, and preventable...
With the summer heat in full swing, families across Georgia head to pools to cool off and relax. But a day of fun can turn tragic in seconds if safety lapses occur. Pool accidents—including slips, falls, near-drownings, and fatal drownings—are a leading cause of...
What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system thatprovides benefits to employees hurt on the job—regardless of who was at fault. In Georgia, nearly every employer must carry workers’ comp insurance to cover: Medical Treatment: All...
