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the walls for several days. But that’s a story for another day. Anyway, the itching started on my back and spread basically everywhere. I was baffled—how could a mosquito have gotten in there and done that kind of damage? Fleas? Ants? The Georgia relatives took one look and declared, “Thems look like chigger bites.” They recommended covering the bites with clear nail polish. Seriously. Hubby had them too. Now that was a memorable night. We painted each other with nail polish. After returning to the city, I just had to hear what a real doctor had to say. As I sat in the examining room wondering how to explain the 75 shiny clear spots on my body, I heard the nurse tell the doctor in a loud whisper, “She said she has these bites on her, something about tiggers!” Luckily the doctor grew up in a rural setting and not only knew what they were, but also pronounced the nail polish treatment as a good call. “Smothers them, you know.” I was angry at the chiggers, and I looked them up online to see if there was any kind of torture I could inflict on them, besides the smothering. Heat? Ice? Apparently they are resistant to everything, including being seen. Has anyone ever actually seen a chigger? I don’t think so. And those bites took about a month to go away. And here’s a fun fact: I learned chiggers often reside in that drippy green moss you always see in those photos of idyllic Southern landscapes. Now I have a completely different perspective about that stuff. When I pass by a majestic, sprawling old tree with the hanging moss, I shudder and say in a hushed tone, “Chiggers!” After 26 years of teaching school, Carol J. Williams retired to become a homemaker and possibly a writer. She and her husband, Steve, are members of Three Notch EMC in Donalsonville. Their children, a daughter, 22, and son, 19, attend different colleges in Tallahassee, Fla. American General Life 10 - Ye ar Guarant eed Level R ates Introduces Affordable Life Insurance The Best Idea For ... Personal Insurance - Business Insurance - Mortgage Protection Issue Age NON-TOBACCO MONTHLY RATES $100,000 Male $250,000 Female Male Female Female Issue Age $500,000 Male $100,000 Male Female $250,000 Male Female $500,000 Male Female 30 11.79 11.34 13.41 12.29 20.16 17.91 50 22.68 19.26 39.96 35.69 68.76 57.96 31 11.79 11.34 13.86 12.51 20.61 18.36 51 24.12 20.43 43.34 37.26 74.61 61.56 32 11.88 11.43 14.31 12.74 21.06 18.81 52 25.83 21.69 47.16 39.29 81.36 66.06 33 11.97 11.43 14.76 12.96 21.51 19.26 53 27.81 23.31 51.66 41.54 89.46 71.46 34 11.97 11.43 15.21 13.19 21.96 19.71 54 29.97 25.02 56.61 44.01 98.01 76.86 35 12.06 11.52 15.89 13.64 22.41 20.16 55 32.40 26.91 62.24 46.71 107.46 83.16 36 12.42 11.79 16.79 14.31 24.66 21.96 56 35.28 28.80 67.19 50.09 117.81 90.36 37 12.78 12.15 17.91 15.21 26.91 23.76 57 38.43 31.05 73.04 53.91 129.96 98.91 38 13.23 12.60 19.26 16.34 30.06 26.01 58 42.39 33.75 80.01 58.86 144.36 109.26 39 13.77 13.05 20.61 17.46 33.21 28.26 59 46.62 36.54 87.44 63.81 159.66 120.06 40 14.31 13.59 22.19 18.81 36.81 30.96 60 51.30 39.78 95.76 69.44 177.21 132.21 41 15.03 14.04 23.54 19.71 39.06 32.31 61 55.89 44.37 105.66 76.86 196.56 146.16 42 15.84 14.58 24.89 20.84 41.31 33.66 62 61.20 49.50 116.69 85.19 218.61 161.46 43 16.83 15.12 26.69 22.19 44.01 35.91 63 67.68 55.98 130.41 95.54 245.61 180.81 44 17.91 15.84 28.71 23.54 47.16 37.71 64 74.43 62.64 144.81 106.34 273.96 201.06 45 19.08 16.56 30.74 25.11 50.76 39.96 65 82.17 70.29 161.01 118.71 306.36 224.01 46 19.62 17.01 32.09 26.69 53.46 42.66 66 90.81 76.05 177.21 132.44 340.11 252.36 47 20.25 17.46 33.66 28.49 56.61 45.81 67 100.62 82.62 195.89 147.74 377.91 283.86 48 20.97 18.00 35.69 30.74 60.21 49.41 68 112.68 90.72 218.61 166.86 425.16 323.46 49 21.78 18.63 37.71 32.99 64.26 53.46 69 125.37 99.27 242.46 186.89 474.66 364.86 Premiums illustrated represent 10 year level term insurance with guaranteed level premiums for 10 years. $100,000 - $500,000 rates are Select-A-Term [policy form no. 07007] Preferred Non-tobacco. This coverage features a level death benefit with fully guaranteed level premiums for the first 10 years with coverage to expire at age 95. The policy may be continued on Annual Renewable Term at the end of the level premium period without evidence of insurability until the anniversary nearest the insured’s 95th birthday. The underwriting risks, financial and contractual obligations and support functions associated with products issued by American General Life Insurance Company (AGL) Houston, TX are its responsibility. AGL does not solicit business in the state of New York. All terms, conditions and limitations of any policy issued shall govern. American General Life Companies is the marketing name for a group of domestic life insurers including American General Life Insurance Company and The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York. Policies and riders not available in all states. Premium rates current as of May 2013; rates may vary by state. Premiums available for other rate classes, ages and payment plans. Premium charges depend on evidence of insurability. Premiums increase at the end of the guaranteed term if policy is renewed. Death benefit remains level. The policy may be contested for two years from the date of issue for material misstatements or omissions on the application. Death benefit is limited to return of premium paid in the event of suicide within first two years. Rates subject to change. Standard Marketing Services represents AGL and other fine insurance companies. Application Request Form The information you provide will be kept in strict confidence. Former city girl Carol J. Williams enjoys the company of cows on the farm she now calls home in Iron City. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - July 2013

Georgia Magazine - July 2013
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Georgia’s Energy Outlook
Currents
Fly-in or Drive-In
“Air Fare America”
Wood Basket of the World
Link to Video on Georgia’s Tree Industry
Lighten Up!
Control What You Consume
Around Georgia
Enhancing your adventure
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Snapshot
More Snapshot photos
Plant of the month
July’s online trivia contest
Georgia Grown spotlight

Georgia Magazine - July 2013