State Farm® Insurance Agent Charlie Pelt

What really breaks my heart is seeing someone suffer in ways that could have been avoided with proper planning. I believe everyone deserves access to resources so they can enjoy a worthy retirement. We cannot predict when accidents or tragedies happen, but we can be prepared to deal with them when they do. I help people discover how it only really takes a few dollars a month to protect your retirement or your loved ones should anything happen to you.

Charlie Pelt - State Farm Insurance Agent believes in helping people make their options clear so they can make the right decision with confidence.

I opened my State Farm office in 2010 to serve the residents and businesses of Jackson, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Forsyth, Culloden, Bolingbroke, Juliette, and Smarr with products from the country’s preferred insurance provider. Today, my office employs a team of local professionals ready to assist you with your Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Property, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Pet insurance as well as Financial Services. My team and I have a combined 40+ years of insurance helping residents of Butts and Monroe County understand their insurance options.

● I played professional baseball, so I am no stranger to working hard. Today, my team and I will work just as hard to help you choose the right insurance for your family or business.

● My father-in-law introduced me to State Farm and it has become a bit of a family business. That’s why we treat everyone like family - and only offer guidance we would give our own parents.

I believe that being local is one of my greatest strengths. I grew up in the great state of Georgia, got my degree from Georgia State, and today my family lives right in between Jackson and Forsyth. I build my team of well-educated professionals with solid local knowledge.

Use extra caution as you hit the road this year. Here are a few tips to keep your holiday plans on track:

• Say no to holiday eggnog. Never drink and drive, but also be on the lookout for haphazard driving and drivers operating their vehicles under the influence. Unfortunately, the number of accidents and fatalities caused by drinking inevitably rises around the holiday season. You can take other steps to avoid drinking and driving.

• Plan for shorter days. The more light, the safer the roads. During the winter months, an earlier sunset means you've got less daylight to work with. Ideally, plan your trip to avoid driving at night.

• Be ready if your battery dies. Cold weather takes its toll on car batteries. Double-check to make sure you've got jumper cables in your trunk. You never know when an easy jump-start could save you time and hassle — or when you could use them to help someone else.

• Keep a blanket or additional warm clothes in your car in case you break down or get stuck. You do not want to be stranded and get cold.

• If you have roadside assistance on your insurance policy, be sure to have that number saved for immediate assistance. If you are unaware if you have roadside coverage, be sure to check with your insurance agent.

Happy Holidays!