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Georgia is a southeastern state in the US of A that delivers. From its renowned historic and southern charm and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views to its up-and-coming food and arts scenes, there’s something for everyone here — and it’s no surprise that nearly 11 million Americans choose to call the “Peach State” home. In addition to the cultural and natural beauty found here, Georgia has the 5th lowest cost of living in the nation, nearly 11 percent below the national average.  Big Cities vs. Small Towns in Georgia While metros like Atlanta offer their own unique varieties of the...

Whether it’s fear, disgust, or shock, some things captivate our attention despite eliciting negative emotions. Take something disgusting, for instance. Food covered in mold, human guts spilling out in a horror movie, whatever you find to be your personal hell. One would assume it’s natural to try to avoid or at least look away from it, don’t you think? Well, not necessarily. There’s a scientific explanation of why we are often engrossed in something gross. Moreover, we might even find looking at it somewhat enjoyable. That is likely one of the reasons the subreddit ‘Make Me Suffer’ was created. With...

Tampa has seen explosive growth over the past few years, to the tune of a 5.6% increase between 2016 and 2021. All this growth is good for the area’s economy but comes with a price. The cost of living in Tampa has spiked, as well as congestion in terms of traffic and housing demand. But never fear newcomers. If you’re moving to the Tampa Bay area and are looking for an affordable, less population-dense area, there are plenty of wonderful cities near Tampa that will give you everything you’re looking for. Tampa Bay is a highly diverse community with a...

Ever since he had encephalitis as a child, Simon Hattenstone worried that the disease might have caused long-term effects such as memory loss and depression. So, finally, he went for an MRI to find outI’ve had doubts about the old grey matter for a long time. Fifty one years to be exact. And now, at the age of 60, those doubts are increasing. When I was a young boy, my brain took a beating. I had been an A1 swot until then – loved school, was a quick learner, and was super independent. At the age of nine, I was...

To be clear, Coun. Carrie Smart’s motion at the meeting on Feb. 27, supported by Couns. Andrew Appleton and Lesley Watson, was modest in the extreme. The motion called for staff to seek input from affected residents for a possible change to the traffic control order to make the Henderson Road bike path full-time, and to prepare the necessary amendments to bring back to council for a final decision. If council approved those amendments at a subsequent meeting, after what would have no doubt been a fulsome discussion with members of the public, then all that would have been required...