Hurricane Helene Makes Way Through Georgia

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Kindle Pick of the Week: Georgia Off the Beaten Path

A great pick!

A lot to see and do in Georgia.

The essential source of information about the sights and sites travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, these guides take the reader down the road less traveled.

Women's 60K in Rome Ga. this Week

A fun and busy week working the USTA Pro Circuit Women's 60K in Rome, GA. this week.

The Georgia's Rome Tennis Open.

Thanksgiving Car Travel Checklist

AAA with some areas on the car to check to ensure a safe, comfortable and problem-free road trip this Thanksgiving holiday.

Wipe it Down - Carry a packet of disinfecting wipes and frequently clean common touchpoints such as the steering wheel, door handles, seat belts and buckles, keys and fobs, window button, radio and climate control buttons, and more.  According to a survey by CarRentals.com, there are roughly 700 different strains of bacteria living in the average vehicle and the average steering wheel is four times dirtier than a public toilet seat.

Create a Safety Kit - Pack face masks, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer and a thermometer to help protect and monitor your health. Bring water and extra snacks to reduce the need to stop during your trip.
Sanitizer: Don’t Leave Home Without It - Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer and use it every time you enter the car.  This is an especially important practice after stopping for a bathroom break or touching a pump handle and buttons at a gas station.

Know Before You Go – Research the state and local regulations along your route and at your planned destination to learn about any travel restrictions that may be in place.

Care for Your Car – Prior to any long road trip, it is important to check each of the car’s vital engine fluids such as transmission, coolants, braking and steering on a regular basis.  Most critical is to have the engine’s oil replaced every 3,000 miles. Also check the vehicle’s battery (most have a lifespan of 4-5 years), air filter (should be changed every 15,000 miles) and make sure the tires are properly inflated.

Kindle Pick of the Week: The Kid's Guide to Birds of Georgia

A great book on the many species of birds in Georgia. And it's not just for kids.

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Georgia Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!

The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Georgia features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information―such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts―that make identification a snap.

Make bird identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Peach State!

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Birds-Georgia-Activities-ebook/dp/B087Y4SBMJ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=