There are a lot of great benefits to living in Georgia, but the Georgia DMV isn't one of them.  I just went to put tags on my new Jeep and instead of the support wildlife tag I usually purchase, I wanted something to show pride in my Air Force service.  It's been a few years since I need tags for a vehicle and Georgia has lifted restrictions on what can be put on license plates. 

Now, you can put just about anything on your tag, sports teams, NASCAR drivers, pets, colleges, but you can't put a branch of the military. Georgia only allows retired military, disabled veterans, medal recipients and POWS.  I qualify for the DV plate, but there a lot of other honorably discharged vets that would like to show some support for their branch of service.  What gives?  Support the troops.  I got into a discussion with the manager of Tax Commissioner's Office, and in complete...

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Just bought my 4th Jeep and enjoying getting it ready for off-road adventures this fall.  If you own a Jeep, you know what I mean.  It's the perfect vehicle.  My daughter will most likely procure this one from me after it's all equipped and ready to go.

There are many places that you can off road safely and enjoy a cookout on a mountain top. I like to take a drive after dark with the top down and heat turned up.

The view from Coleman Mountain is 60 miles in any direction. On a clear night, there are spectacular shooting stars and an abundance of wildlife. Go prepared and enjoy the drive.

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Looking for a way to cool off during the heat wave? 

Take a trip to Helen and enjoy a lazy afternoon tubing the Chattahoochee River or relax at the water park.  There are long trips and short trips available.  With a park pass you can ride the water slides and tube down the river as much as you like.  Open 7 days a week 9 am to 6 pm thru September 5th.  More information is available on their website coolrivertubing.com.