Spring Repairs and Contractor Red Flags

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)

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.
Current Scams Circulating Chatham County, GA

Open source review of current scams circulating across Chatham County, Georgia, with local examples, warning signs, and reporting information today.
E-Safe GBI Unsolved Cases

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.
E-Safe Lost and Found Pets Helps Coastal Georgia Bring Pets Home

E-Safe Lost and Found Pets gives Coastal Georgia residents one trusted local place to post missing and found pets, add sightings, share one alert link, print flyers, and support faster reunions today.
VA Rescinds Medication Based Disability Rating Rule, but Broader Rewrite Still Warrants Close Watch

VA rescinded the medication based disability rating rule after backlash, but the broader VA disability rewrite remains active. Veterans should keep watching the next round of criteria changes closely.
Top 10 Community Events for Spring 2026 Across Coastal Georgia

From Savannah to Statesboro, these 10 Spring 2026 community events spotlight parades, art, music, culture, family fun, and local pride across Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, and Bulloch this year.
Chatham County Hit and Run Crashes

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 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 […]
Why Retirement is Becoming a Dangerous Trap for Men

A growing number of retired men face identity loss, isolation, and increased health risks after leaving the workforce.