Tips On How To Help Victims Of Hurricane Sandy
Whenever there is a major natural disaster, there are two things you can count on. The first is the generosity of Americans to donate time and money to help victims, and the second is the appearance of...
View ArticleDrop Off Donations for Hurricane Sandy Victims at PTC Police Dept.
The Peachtree City Police Department is working with a non-profit disaster relief agency that will be sending a tractor-trailer of supplies to the northeast on Friday. The department is accepting...
View ArticleTop 10 Cyber Monday Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Cyber Monday—the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. Shopping online means avoiding the crowds,...
View ArticleStaying Safe While Using Your ATM Machine
With holiday shopping in full swing, many, if not most of us, will be using our debit cards for transactions. That’s why many retailers have ATM machines in their place of business or an ATM machine is...
View ArticleHow to Check Your Skin for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and finding spots that could be cancerous is as simple as looking at your skin. “Checking your skin for skin cancer only requires your eyes...
View ArticleProtecting Your Online Purchases When Being Delivered
The countdown has begun! Christmas is closer than you think and now the buying frenzy begins. Like millions of people who wish to avoid the longs lines at stores, and who just like shopping from the...
View ArticleDriving Safely While Shopping During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from law enforcement can help you be more careful, prepared and...
View Article12 Schemes of the Holidays
Gifts and appeals may seem like true love, but the Better Business Bureau says be aware of the top 12 schemes of the holidays: 12. Trip Troubles: Before visiting relatives, evade overly enticing travel...
View ArticleGuide to Gift Card Giving
With the holiday season right around the corner, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options for family and friends. Gift cards may seem like a simple solution, but Better Business Bureau is...
View ArticleDriving tips for winter weather
(BPT) – Snow, ice, slush and other winter driving challenges can threaten both driver and passenger safety, and adding distractions into the mix only exacerbates the situation. So instead of dashing...
View ArticleSitting Too Long is Bad for Your Health
(StatePoint) Whether you have a desk job or otherwise sedentary lifestyle, prolonged periods of sitting may be unavoidable for you. Chances are you are sitting as you read this article. New research...
View ArticleWhite Out for Freedom! Friday, Feb. 1st
Community-wide “White Out for Freedom” Shares Opportunities to Serve Survivors of Sex Trafficking The White Umbrella Campaign, in partnership with 11Alive and Star 94, invites the Atlanta community to...
View ArticleDo You Have Car Trouble? Here’s How to Tell
The more you know about your vehicle, the more likely you’ll be able to head off repair problems. You can detect many common vehicle problems by using your senses: eyeballing the area around your...
View ArticleWhat To Do If Your House is Damaged By a Storm
If your home was damaged during the recent storms to hit Georgia, BBB offers the following tips to ensure you choose a reputable contractor and not be scammed: • Contact your insurance adjuster...
View ArticleBetter Business Bureau Names “Top Ten Scams” of 2012
The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, and this past year launched two websites to help consumers figure out which offers are real and which ones are possibly frauds:...
View ArticleTips on Storm Relief Donations
In the wake of severe storms that came through our area, your Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following tips to help people decide where to direct donations to assist storm victims and their...
View ArticleHeart Health Matters: An Interview with Dr. Bukola Olubi
Dr. Bukola Olubi is a cardiologist at Piedmont Fayette,who graciously allowed us to interview her in honor of heart health month. Q. Why did you choose to go into Cardiology? A. As a...
View ArticleCommon Medicare Scams and Identity Theft
Common scams Be suspicious of doctors, health care providers, or suppliers who: • Ask for your Medicare number in exchange for free equipment or services or for “record keeping purposes” • Tell you...
View Article9 Tips for Transitioning Child from Crib to Bed
Child Sleep Expert Amy Lage, Graduate of the Family Sleep Institute and Founder of Well Rested Baby, was recently asked about transitioning a child from crib to toddler bed in her weekly Q&A...
View ArticleTips for Using Public Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi hotspots in coffee shops, libraries, airports, hotels, universities, and other public places are convenient, but they’re often not secure. When using a hotspot, it’s best to send information only...
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