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Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down
Friday, August 7, 2015
Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may...
Lawn Mower Safety
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Lawn mowers are a common piece of equipment in many homes, but these machines can be dangerous. Following a few simple guidelines can help ensure your safety. Spokespersons: Dr. Till Jolley, Emergency Room Physician; Dr....
Tips for a Safe Fourth of July — From Food to Fireworks
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend)...
Proper Home Maintenance: Preventing Losses
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Properly maintaining your home is an important responsibility and will save you money through the years. Homeowners insurance does not cover you for "everyday mishaps" that you could have prevented. Find out ways to...
Be a Responsible Dog Owner
Monday, June 15, 2015
Dogs may be man's best friend, but as an owner you are liable if your pet bites or attacks another person or animal. A well-trained dog is the best way of protecting yourself, and those around you. Spokespersons: Chuch...
Protect Your Home Against Mold
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Mold comes in thousands of varieties and can thrive in a damp home. Learn the basics of protecting yourself from this microscopic home invader. Contact Southern Insurance Associates at 706-996-8788 or Info [at]...
Georgia Hurricane Insurance: Fact File
Saturday, June 6, 2015
JULY 2014 - Four of the ten most costly hurricanes to hit the United States caused insured property damage in Georgia: Hurricane Katrina in 2005; Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Hurricane Hugo in 1989, and Hurricane Frances in...
Commuting by Bike: How to Get to the Office on Two Wheels
Friday, June 5, 2015
There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun — as long as...
Protecting Your Roof from Hail
Friday, June 5, 2015
Hail can be as large as five inches in diameter and rain down on your roof at speeds around 90 mph. Learn how to protect your home from these ice bullets. Spokespersons: Scott Morrison, Haag Engineering; Harvey Ryland,...
Swimming Pool Safety
Friday, June 5, 2015
Swimming pools are fun, but also potentially dangerous to young children. Learn ways to keep your loved ones safe. Spokespersons: Nadina Riggsby, Parent; Madelyn Flannigan, Independent Insurance Agents of America. ...
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- Insurance 101 for new business owners
- Insuring your college-bound student
- Put it Away
- Infographic: Benefits of buying insurance with an independent agent
- Safety tips to protect your contracting business and employees
- Slideshow: 6 small business safety hazards (and how to avoid them)
- The Type of Fire Extinguisher Every Home Should Have
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- What are the principal types of life insurance?
- Cyber Liability Risks
- Does My Business Need Earthquake Insurance?
- Protecting Your Business Against Contingent Business Interruption and Supply Chain Disruption
- Insuring Your Home-Based Business
- Making Sure Your Home Is Properly Covered for a Disaster
- Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall
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- College Students and Credit
- Test Your Insurance IQ: Travel Insurance
- What is Long-term Care Insurance?
- Boat Theft
- Caring for Aging Parents
- 10 most common business claims
- Wedding Insurance
- electronic Car Theifs?
- Travel tips with your Pet
- Does your family have a disaster plan?
- Hurricane season starts June 1. Are you prepared?
- Be ready for anything, build an emergency kit!
- Motorcycle helmet safety
- Stay safe while riding your motorcycle.
- Spring is here and that means it's time to prepare your motorcycle.
- Getting Your Boat Out of Storage and Into the Water
April
March
- Air Bags: Potential Dangers to Your Children
- Prom Season: Protecting Teens from Drunk Driving
- Test Your Insurance IQ: Life Insurance
- Protecting Your Home Business
- How to Create Your First Garden This Spring
- Wedding Insurance
- Snow, ice and frozen pipes: Are you covered? The 6 things every homeowner needs to know
February
- AAA study says drivers still practice dangerous behaviors behind the wheel
- Driving With Trucks
- Preventing Mold During the Cold Months
- Deep Freeze Coming
- Car Breakdown Safety
- I'm a New Motorcycle Owner: What Are My Insurance Options?
- Trampolines & Tree Houses: Are They Covered?
- Building a Safe Tree House
- Uninsured Motorists: Threats on the Road
- Helping Seniors Have a Wonderful Winter
- Steps to Take After an Auto Accident
- Replacement Auto Parts
January
- Seinfield-The Chip Dip
- Spring is coming to Georgia! (Depending on that groundhog)
- Understanding Rental Car Insurance
- Smart Auto Insurance Tips
- Know Your Stuff - Taking Home Inventory
- Tips for Surviving Severe Cold Weather
- Rental Car Insurance: Tips on What You Need to Know at the Counter
- The Right Tires for Winter Driving
- The 10 Best Post-Workout Foods
- Top 4 Energy Department Inventions Saving You Energy & Money at Home
- Tips: Sealing Air Leaks
- Energy Saver Guide: Tips on Saving Energy at Home
- Keurig Recall
- Baby it's Cold Outside!!!--Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes
- Test Your Insurance IQ: Auto Insurance
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December
- Protect Yourself Against Auto Theft
- Happy New Year!
- Winter Rainy Season
- Protect Your Home Against Arson
- Personal Stories: The Hodas Discuss Staying on Top of Insurance Paperwork
- Merry Christmas from SIA!
- Personal Stories: The Robinsons Discuss Flood vs Homeowners Insurance
- Holiday Safety Tips for Your Four-Legged Friends
- Personal Stories: Lenore Duplesses Discusses Being Fully Prepared for a Disaster
November
- Personal Stories: The Robinsons Discuss Choosing Insurance for a New Home
- Evacuation: How to Get Organized
- Personal Stories: The Hodas Discuss Checking Insurance Policies Regularly
- Vacation Tips: 5 Things To Do Before Leaving Town
- Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays
- Test Your Insurance IQ: Business Owners Policies
October
- The i's on Insurance: Your Homeowners Coverage
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Happy Halloween!
- How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds
- Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim: Six Steps
- Price Check: What can go wrong with cheap auto policies
- "Social Engineering"...The New Way Criminals Are Stealing Employer Data
- Sticking Your Head In The Sand Will Not Make Sexual Harassment Go Away
- Are You Underinsured?
- What types of disasters are covered by my homeowners insurance?
- In Case of an Earthquake
- Am I Covered?
- Making Sure Your Home Is Properly Covered for a Disaster
- Test Your Insurance IQ: Homeowners Policies
- If I can't pay my premium, what should I do?
- How to Buy Home Insurance
- 'Blacklisted' breeds could take bite out of home insurance
- Can my insurance company require me to use certain types of auto repair parts?
- Insurance for Domestic Partners
- Insurance Needs for Married People
- Insurance Needs for Singles
- Insurance Needs for Divorced
- Senior Drivers
- Avoiding Deer-Car Collisions
- Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating
- Distracted Driving
- Personal Stories: The Radkas Share Their Experience About Fire Preparedness
- Asteroids, Meteors and Falling Satellites: Are They Covered By Insurance?
- If I file a claim, will my premium go up?
September
- Will My Insurance Pay for a Loss In My Car's Value if it Is Damaged In a Collision?
- Fantazia Circus in La Fayette, Sunday Oct 5 @ 3pm
- 2014-Scare on the Square
- Do I Need Rental Car Insurance?
- What Is Gap Insurance?
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Insuring a Leased Car
- Directors & Officers Coverage
- Home-Based Businesses
- Small Business Workshops
- Fire Prevention Week!
- Nonprofit Organizations and Insurance
- Fall Back! Sunday, Nov 2
- SIA adds AmTrust as another option!
- Business Offices-What do I need?
- Life Insurance For Key Employees
- Can I insure the life of a key employee?
- The 4 things homeowners misunderstand about flood insurance
- Avoid these five “start-up” mistakes when starting your business:
- Lightning Coverage and Safety
- Lightning Safety: Myths vs. Facts
- Do I need to insure my household help?
- How can I build and maintain a good credit history?
- How do I pick an insurance company?
- Five Insurance Mistakes to Avoid? And Still Save Money
- How often should I review my policy?
- Ten Questions to Help You Assess Changes to Your Insurance Needs
- I'm installing a pool-what kind of insurance do I need?
- Can I own a home without homeowners insurance?
- Are there different types of policies?
- 5 Tips for Organizing Your Home for the New School Year
- Home Buyers Insurance Checklist
- What's the difference between cancellation and nonrenewal?
- Understanding Your Insurance Deductible
- What Type of Insurance Do I Need If I?m Renting Out My Home?
August
- Trees and Insurance
- What types of disasters are covered by my homeowners insurance?
- College and Credit: Tips for Managing Your Money
- What does my credit rating have to do with purchasing insurance?
- Coverage for Jewelry and Other Valuables
- Do I need insurance for a child going away to college?
- Getting the Right Insurance Coverage for Moving
- How much life insurance do I need?
- Why should I buy life insurance?
- Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: Five Steps
- SIA Adds another Option! Grange Insurance
- Many states have passed texting-while-driving laws, but are they working?
- Protection Against Mosquitoes
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance???
- Businesses can cover exposure to sexual harassment claims
- What Employers look for in Background & Credit Checks
- Insurance 101: Engagement Ring Insurance
- Are You Covered if You Accidentally Damage Your Customer's Property?
- What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?
- Top 4 Wedding Insurance Claims of 2013
- 8 facts about credit cards and car rental insurance
- Free Helpful Apps!!
- Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: 5 Steps
- Got A Rash? Your IPad Could Be To Blame
- Five Signs It's a Scam! MoneyGram Spotlights Fraud Education
- What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
- Atlanta Braves Firefighter Appreciation Day August 17, 2014
- Understanding Umbrella Insurance Claims
- Celebrate National Night Out With Your Neighbors
July
- 8 Home Security Tips You Never Thought Of
- Someone Fell off My Horse. Can They Sue Me?
- Community HealthCare Outreach Aug 28, 2014 @ Max Stoker Recreation Center
- The Pentagon Has a Zombie Apocalypse Plan. Here’s One for You.
- Car Depreciation: How Much Have You Lost?
- One Popular Childhood Prank Burns a Home to the Ground
- How to Compare Boat Insurance Companies
- Is That Covered by Home Insurance? 5 Surprising Facts
- What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
- Five Tips for Lowering Landlord Insurance Rates
- Walker County CPR Class July 26, 2014
- Movies in the Park featuring: The Lego Movie @ Joe Stock Park
- Community HealthCare Outreach July 24, 2014 @ Max Stoker Recreation Center
- Landlord Insurance Protects You from Loss
- Catoosa County home invasion has increased patrols
- Malpractice Coverage 101 for Therapists
- Room By Room-Your Valuables Values
- Who Needs Professional Liability Insurance?
- Tax-free shopping dates for Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama
- A real 'Ace': Dog hailed as hero for alerting sleeping deaf boy to fire
- What is Umbrella Insurance?
- Comcast Apologizes For 'Unacceptable' Customer Service Call
- Home Invasion In Catoosa County
- Top Risks Businesses Face
- 3 Ways Ligthning Enters Homes
- Do You Need Commercial Vehicle Insurance?
- Petition looks to address child deaths in hot cars
- LaFayette City Pool open until Aug 10
- Worksite RX Employee Clinic
- Johnny Cash Library Fundraiser Aug 13
- Audia International expands Walker County project before groundbreaking
- Major Volkswagen Chattanooga Expansion Announced, 2,000 New Jobs
- VOLKSWAGEN CHATTANOOGA NEWS CONFERENCE FROM GERMANY
- Who Needs Commercial Vehicle Insurance?
- What Does Boat Insurance Cover?
- What Is Dune Buggy Insurance and How Do You Find It?
- Make Recycling and Reducing Routine
- 7 Ways to Save on RV Insurance
- Irrecoverable Property Loss? The IRS Could Be Your Friend
- What is a Flood?
- Notable Omissions/Limitations in Your Home Insurance Policy
- Bluff Trail Re-Opened on Lookout Mountain Battlefield
- Battlefield Farmers Market back in LaFayette
- Cyber Attacks: Protecting Your Small Business from Data Theft
- New Development, New Flood Risk
- Fourth of July Fireworks: Beautiful, Patriotic… and Dangerous
- First Friday’s! @ Mars Theater District
- Fireworks at Lake Winnie!
- Downside of Online: Cyber Crime & Stolen Data
June
- Safety with Fireworks
- Condos: Easy Living, Tough Insurance
- What You Need to Know About Shady Home Contractors, Remodeling & Hiring Day Laborers
- Movies Under the Stars featuring: Despicable Me 2
- Freedom Festival 2014 @ City of LaFayette Municipal Park
- Community HealthCare Outreach June 26, 2014 @ Max Stoker Recreation Center
- DOGS & INSURANCE: The bite is worse than the bark
- Classic Car Maintenance for Show Season
- Wedding Season: Protect your happily ever after
- COLLEGE BOUND
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