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Dublin non-profit provides safe space for traumatized children

Over the past 20 years, Stepping Stone has helped thousands of children tell their story and navigate the court process. In 2012, Brooke Woods' life took an unexpected turn.Then a teacher in the Dublin community,...

Understanding a Home Inspection Report

We understand that the homebuying process can be overwhelming and the tasks feel never-ending. Home inspections can often be more troublesome than helpful, especially when you don't understand the intricacies of...

Volunteers work to reduce student hunger

Effingham Backpack Buddies provides weekend lunches, snacks to hundreds of local children. Students are back in school, and that means Effingham Backpack Buddies are back in action, too.  The...

Home safety concerns: electrical wiring

There are many reasons why potential buyers need to have a home inspection, but at the top of that list should be safety concerns. A thorough home inspection can identify potential problems that may go unnoticed by...

Protect Your Home From its Biggest Threat

Originally published on April 4, 2020. This article has been updated with more relevant content. The biggest threat to your home may surprise you. Whether you're fighting against severe storms, leaky pipes, or...

South Georgian finds niche to serve his community

The Gateway Center's services include counseling, sexual assault examinations and victim advocacy. Malcolm King started out as an English major, but it didn't take him long to realize he had a different calling....

Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite

Originally published April 2018. Updated July 7, 2021. Warmer weather has finally arrived. Weekend beach trips have begun and summer vacations are being planned. While you may be dreaming of warm, sandy beaches...

Keep pests out of your picnic with 10 expert pest control tips

This article was originally published on Jun 19, 2017. Updated as of June 23, 2021. Ants in your applesauce and bees on your burgers can take the fun out of outdoor dining. Who invited those guys? The pest...

When Summer Storms Stir the Fire Ants

When the summer rains come, so do the fire ants. Overnight the little red clay mounds suddenly appear, popping up throughout pastures and alongside highways. Unfortunately, they end up in our backyards, along...

Businessman's promise continues to help middle Georgia

Perry Volunteer Outreach helps beyond an immediate crisis, working with other local organizations to provide more than money to pay a past due bill. In 2000, middle Georgia businessman Frank Shelton made a...