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Spring Repairs and Contractor Red Flags

Chatham County homeowner reviewing contractor paperwork before spring home repairs

Spring repair season can also bring contractor risk. This Chatham County focused article explains how homeowners can verify contractors, spot red flags, and respond when problems begin.

Update: Georgia Homeownership Protection Act (HB 1035)

Close-up of a professional legislative document titled Georgia Homeownership Protection Act Bill Number HB 1035 on a wooden conference table.

Georgia’s proposed Homeownership Protection Act (HB 1035) was introduced during the 2026 legislative session to prevent owner occupied homes from being forced into foreclosure over HOA assessments and similar non tax debts. Since its introduction, however, another measure, Senate Bill 406, has emerged as the primary HOA reform bill moving through the Georgia General Assembly. This update explains the current legislative status of HB 1035, outlines the major provisions of both HB 1035 and SB 406, and examines how the two bills differ in approach. The article also explores what may happen if SB 406 advances while HB 1035 remains stalled, including the possibility that the stronger homeowner protections proposed in HB 1035 could remain dormant during the current session.

E-Safe GBI Unsolved Cases

GBI Unsolved Cases graphic showing Georgia Bureau of Investigation seal, missing person placeholder, and E-SAFE logo

E-Safe GBI Unsolved Cases gives Coastal Georgia residents one place to review unsolved homicides, missing persons, and unidentified remains while encouraging awareness, research, and community action.

Chatham County Hit and Run Crashes

Nighttime Savannah street crosswalk with distant police lights representing hit and run crash investigations

Open source reporting shows recurring hit and run crashes in Chatham County, with many victims walking or biking. This summary highlights what is known, what is unknown, and what residents can do now.

VA Policy Shift: New “Medication Impact” Rule Could Lower Disability Ratings

A presentation at the U.S. Capitol showing the Federal Register notice for VA rule RIN 2900-AS49 regarding disability medication impact.

A significant shift in how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates disability compensation took effect this week, potentially affecting millions of veterans. On February 17, 2026, the VA published an interim final rule that requires medical examiners to account for the “improving effects” of medication when determining a veteran’s disability rating. The rule, titled […]