Like many in Georgia, you may appreciate the precious and delicate nature of the water systems that provide for the needs of citizens as well as sustaining countless forms of plants and animals that are vital to a healthy environment. Protecting the streams, rivers,...
You probably have some junk lying around your house. Maybe there is an appliance or piece of furniture you intend to fix or an old broken heirloom you think may still have some value. Maybe you have worthless items you just aren’t sure how to get rid of or potentially...
You may be like many who, after a chaotic day at work, look forward to coming home where you can relax and be with your family. Of course, you may have laundry to do, dishes in the sink and trash to take out, but you do your best to keep your home orderly, both for...
If you own property in Georgia, whether residential or commercial, you know the kind of time, effort and resources you have put into keeping your property attractive and safe for yourself and others who may visit. You also know how expensive it can be to maintain your...
In today's world, it seems as though everything we touch, breathe, eat or drink is bad for you somehow. As an example, over-the-counter heartburn medications are in recall due to a probable human carcinogen that could cause cancer in users. Then there is the...
When you think of toxic exposure, you may think of heavy chemicals in industrial settings, not in a neighborhood nail salon. However, Atlanta residents who work in nail salons may be aware of the chemicals they use but may not quite understand the potential harm they...
The Environmental Protection Agency's counterpart here in the state of Georgia is the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. As part of its responsibilities, the agency works to make sure that the quality of the air you breathe remains at a level that does not...
Georgia and other states are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which is one of the four strongest storms to ever hit the United States since recordkeeping began, according to the Washington Post. With nuclear reactors and superfund sites located all...
As an agricultural producer, Georgia ranks fifteenth in the nation, leading the U.S. in production of broilers, peanuts, spring onions and pecans. Georgia’s subtropical climate is perfectly suited for an array of crops, but also ideal for pests. Adding to the pest...
Have you ever seen a sign on the side of a building declaring the business is ISO certified? Ever wonder what it means? The designation first came on the radar of this author around the time of the turn of the century in connection with the so-called Y2K bug. That was...
