The phrase “nursing home oversight” should inspire confidence. In practice, it often reveals a system struggling to protect the state’s most vulnerable residents. Georgia’s long-term care facilities house over 40,000 elderly and disabled adults, yet inspection reports, complaint data, and investigative journalism consistently expose gaps in monitoring, enforcement, and accountability. These aren’t abstract policy failures—they […]

When families separate, the courts face one of their most critical responsibilities: determining custody arrangements that protect children while respecting parental rights. Beginning in 2024 and stretching to this year, legislators across the United States have recognized that traditional approaches to family law often failed to adequately safeguard children, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, […]

Divorce is often discussed as an emotional or legal milestone, but that framing overlooks a critical reality: separation is a major safety transition. For adults and children alike, the period surrounding divorce can introduce heightened risks related to personal security, housing stability, financial strain, and child well-being. From a safety perspective, divorce is not a […]

Pedestrian safety in the United States continues to deteriorate, with multiple recent incidents underscoring how vulnerable people on foot are—even in ordinary environments like local highways, suburban streets, and residential corridors. While each case differs in circumstance, the underlying themes are the same: limited visibility, high-speed roadways, impaired driver awareness, aging populations, and infrastructure not […]

Thanksgiving may be a celebration built around food, family, and tradition — but it is also the most dangerous day of the year for home cooking fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving sees three to four times more home cooking fires than any other day on the calendar (NFPA Thanksgiving Fire Data). […]

When people imagine dangerous driving conditions, they often picture congested city streets or high-speed urban interstates. But statistically, rural roads are far deadlier. For drivers in and around Gainesville, Georgia, understanding these unique hazards could be the key to staying safe—and knowing what to do if a crash occurs. 1. Rural Roads See a Disproportionate […]