Teen Driver Safety Course Offered in June

Fayette County Parks and Recreation Teen Driver Safety Informational Sessions Presented by: 2nd Chance DUI & Defensive Driving School Did you know that according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States at a staggering 35%?  It is just as disheartening [...]

The Fake Amazon.com Cancellation Email Scam

Courtesy of The Better Business Bureau (BBB.org) Online shoppers beware! The latest email phishing scam looks just like an order cancellation notice from Amazon.com. Be sure to double check suspicious emails you receive from the online retailer before clicking on any links. About the scam: This scam email comes from an Amazon.com email address, such [...]

Beware of Security System Fraud

You Could Be A Victim If You Have A Security System Sign In Your Yard Submitted by Dottie Catalina/ Better Business Bureau Do you have a security system sign in your yard? You may want to be aware of some company’s unethical selling practices. They go into neighborhoods and seek out homes where security system [...]

Gardening tips to avoid injury and discomfort

It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth, and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy, both physically and mentally. In addition to providing exercise, gardening delivers health benefits in the fresh foods you eat and [...]

Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

(Family Features) All too often, news headlines tell of another teen killed in a car crash. It is estimated that 35 percent of teen casualties are due to vehicular driving accidents, making it the leading cause of death among teenagers in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Through their participation in [...]

Spring Break Safety Tips

Spring Break is a time when many college students like to cut loose and forget about exams for a few days, but unfortunately, focusing too much on fun and not enough on personal safety can have tragic consequences. To help college students stay safe while on Spring Break, Marcia Peot, full time police officer and [...]

7 Tips for Campus Safety

To help students, faculty, and parents stay safe this semester, Marcia Peot, full time police officer and Chief Safety Officer at StreetSafe, offers the following campus safety reminders: Let friends or roommates know where you are going, who you are with and when to expect you home. Never leave outside doors propped open, and don’t [...]

The Twelve Days of Holiday Safety

Twelve Days of Holiday Safety to Keep The Season Safe, Happy And Bright Courtesy of the American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While everyone is shopping, baking, gift wrapping, decorating and going to parties, the American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter has holiday tips to help [...]

Toy Safety Tips For The Holiday Season

(StatePoint)  When buying gifts for children, don’t just buy whatever is on their wish list. Do some research first. That way, the gifts can be age-appropriate and safe. Toy-related injuries are an all too common occurrence. In 2009, an estimated 250,100 children under age 15 were sent to the hospital for toy-related injuries, according to [...]

Parents invited to anti-bullying workshop

An Anti-Bullying Workshop, geared toward the parents of elementary and middle school students, will be held at Sam’s Auditorium on Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Times Well Spent, Inc., in partnership with Fayette County schools, local law enforcement and the Association of Village PRIDE. The workshop is an opportunity [...]

No texting or talking… just drive

I recently watched a show on Oprah where they addressed this topic of texting and talking on the phone. It was very insightful and made me realize that doing either of these is a major distraction while driving.

Keep your kids safe this Halloween

Halloween activities can pose special risks for injury. See these tips for keeping your children safe this season.

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