The true meaning of the holiday season is not about food and gifts. The true meaning of the season is about feelings of love for family and friends, fellowship, and the joy of giving thanks for all the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. It is not about the material things, for theirContinue reading “The True Meaning of the Holiday Season: Thanksgiving and Christmas”
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Black Men Deserve Praise
As I reflect on the upcoming trial of the three white men that were shown on video killing Ahmaud Arbery, a young black man in broad daylight in Brunswick, GA while he was jogging. I think about all the injustices that black men have faced in this country. We know that America is not gearedContinue reading “Black Men Deserve Praise”
Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a License
In our article Understanding the First Offenders Act, a reader asked that we address the gun laws in our state(Georgia), Since we at VMG (Verifacts Management Group) are not attorneys, we can not give legal advice. The information that’s being given in this narrative is from a reference guide to Georgia Criminal and Traffic Laws andContinue reading “Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a License”
Vanished
While watching the local news one morning a report regarding Berronica Williams, a missing 16-year-old captured my attention. It was reported that Berronica was last seen on Riverdale Road in Clayton County Georgia on September 30, 2021, and has not been seen since (Vanished). I know that loved ones regularly report women and girls ofContinue reading “Vanished”
Pride in Community and the Environment
This topic was touched on several months ago. However, it is one that I feel compelled to revisit. It s very concerning to witness the disrespect that some have for our environment which Webster defines as “surroundings or conditions in which a person animal or plant lives or operates. As I travel around the city,Continue reading “Pride in Community and the Environment”
Heaven help us!
In the words of LL Cool J “Don’t push me, I’m close to the edge.” I’m trying not to lose my head.” “It’s like a jungle out here.” “It makes me wonder how I keep from going under.” Everywhere I go there is craziness. While watching the local news here in Atlanta I was movedContinue reading “Heaven help us!”
Time for some kindness
Driving along the Atlanta highways lately I see many cars weaving in and out of heavy traffic. When I look in my rear-view mirror someone is riding my bumper. When I go to the grocery store and a new line is opened up the customers at the back of the line rush to go aheadContinue reading “Time for some kindness”
Understanding the First Offenders Act
What is the First Offenders Act? The first offender act is used by people that are charged with a crime for the first time. Eligibility Criteria: 1. You must have never been convicted of a felony 2. You must have never been sentenced as a first offender. 3 Your charge is not Driving under the influence (DUI). Continue reading “Understanding the First Offenders Act”
I Cry For America
I cry for America when I see racism and bigotry perpetrated by former President Trump and his lackeys. I cry for America when I drive through sections of Atlanta that are so impoverished, they resemble third-world countries. I cry for America when I see Republicans sullying the democratic voting process. I cry for America whenContinue reading “I Cry For America”
Democrats Need to Get a Backbone
Not much is getting done in D.C. What is going on with the Democrats in Congress? The Democratic Party has the White House, The Senate, and The House of Representatives and not much is getting done. The old saying “united we stand, divided we fall” definitely applies to the Democrats at this moment in time.Continue reading “Democrats Need to Get a Backbone”
