Rodney Hunt - State Farm Agent

10/07/2026

Meet the Team Behind Our Agency

I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve built. Kyle, Emily, and Lori bring a combined 20 years of insurance experience to our office, but what makes this team special goes far beyond the number of years they’ve been in the business.

They know insurance, they understand the importance of getting the details right, and most importantly, they genuinely care about the people we serve.

Whether you’re purchasing your first policy, reviewing coverage you’ve had for years, navigating a claim, or simply have a question you need answered, our goal is to make sure you have someone you know and trust to help.

Kyle Amer​​son brings years of experience and a tremendous amount of insurance knowledge to our team. He has a talent for digging into the details, helping customers understand their coverage, and making sure things are handled correctly.

Emily Van Wyk is a knowledgeable and dependable resource for our customers. She takes the time to listen, research questions, and help people navigate their insurance needs with patience and care.

Lori Mathis helps our new customers get started with our agency and is excellent at learning what matters to them, explaining their options, and making the transition to our office as easy as possible.

Together, they give our customers something that can be difficult to find today: a local team of real people who know you, know your policies, answer your questions, and are here when you need help.
Technology makes insurance more convenient, but we believe great service still comes down to people.

That’s the team I get to work with every day—and I’m proud to have them taking care of our customers.

Call State Farm Insurance Agent Rodney Hunt at (678) 999-8221 for car, home, life insurance and more in Atlanta, GA. See how we can help you save!

10/02/2026

IS THE COVERAGE YOU HAVE THROUGH WORK ENOUGH?

Many employers provide coverage that can help your family financially if you pass away.

But when was the last time you checked exactly how much coverage you have?

Here are 5 questions worth asking:

1. How much coverage do I currently have through work?

2. Would that amount be enough to help my family with the mortgage, monthly expenses, debts, childcare, or other needs?

3. What happens to my coverage if I change jobs or retire?

4. If my health changes in the future, could that affect my ability to get additional coverage?

5. Do I have coverage that I personally own outside of my employer?

The goal isn't necessarily to replace what you have through work.

It's simply to understand what you have, what happens if your employment changes, and whether your family would have the protection you want them to have.

It's a conversation worth having.

10/01/2026

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PERSON WHO HITS YOU ONLY CARRIES MINIMUM LIMITS?

You can be a careful driver. You can have good insurance. You can do everything right.

But you can't control how much insurance the person driving next to you carries.

Imagine another driver causes an accident and you're seriously injured.

There could be:

Medical bills
Lost income
Ongoing treatment or rehabilitation
Other damages resulting from the accident

Now imagine the person who caused the accident only has the minimum amount of liability insurance required by the state.

What happens when their insurance isn't enough?

That's one reason Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage is worth understanding.

Depending on your policy and the circumstances, UM/UIM coverage can help protect you when the at-fault driver has no insurance—or doesn't have enough insurance to cover the damages from the accident.

A lot of people spend time asking:

"How much liability coverage do I have if I hurt someone else?"

That's an important question.

But there's another one worth asking:

"How am I protected if someone else seriously hurts me?"

Take a look at your auto policy and find your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage. Do you know what your limits are and how your coverage works?

If not, that's a good conversation to have with your insurance agent.

09/30/2026

5 THINGS PEOPLE ASSUME HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERS — BUT MAY NOT

Having homeowners insurance doesn’t mean everything that happens to your home is automatically covered.

Here are 5 areas worth taking a closer look at:

1. WATER BACKUP

Water coming into your home from a backed-up sewer or drain may require specific coverage. This can be very different from coverage for damage caused by a sudden plumbing leak.

2. UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINES

What happens if the water, sewer, electrical, or other service line running to your home is damaged? Depending on the cause and your policy, repairs to these lines may not be covered unless you have additional protection.

3. EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN

Your HVAC system, appliances, electrical equipment, and other home systems can be expensive to repair or replace. A standard homeowners policy isn't designed to cover every type of mechanical or electrical breakdown.

4. JEWELRY, ART & OTHER VALUABLES

Your homeowners policy may provide some coverage for personal property, but certain valuables can have special limits or restrictions—particularly for causes of loss such as theft or mysterious disappearance. Scheduling valuable items separately can provide broader protection.

5. FLOODING

This is a big one. Damage from rising surface water or flooding is generally not covered by a standard homeowners policy. Flood insurance is typically separate.

The important question isn't just:

“Do I have homeowners insurance?”

It's:

“Do I understand what my homeowners insurance is designed to cover—and where I might have gaps?”

Your home is probably one of your biggest financial assets. It’s worth taking a few minutes to understand how you’re protecting it.

Coverage varies by policy, company, state, endorsements, and cause of loss. Review your individual policy for specific coverage, limitations, and exclusions.

09/30/2026

With gas prices running high, you may be wondering whether an electric vehicle or hybrid could actually save you money.

It’s worth exploring—but there’s more to the math than just the price at the pump.

If you’re considering a different vehicle, compare the full cost of ownership:

• Gas vehicle – Usually familiar and convenient, but fuel costs can add up quickly when gas prices rise.

• Hybrid – Uses gas but typically gets much better fuel economy. This can be a good middle ground if you want to reduce fuel costs without relying on charging.

• Plug-in hybrid – Gives you some electric-only driving for shorter trips while still having a gas engine for longer drives.

• Fully electric – No gasoline at all, but you’ll want to consider charging availability, electricity costs, driving range and the cost of installing a home charger if needed.

And don’t forget insurance.

The cost to insure a vehicle can vary quite a bit based on the specific model, repair costs, technology, parts and other rating factors. A vehicle that saves you money on fuel could potentially cost more to insure—or the opposite could be true.

Before buying, look at the whole picture:

Vehicle payment + fuel/electricity + insurance + maintenance + charging costs = your real monthly cost.

If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, your insurance agent can help you compare the insurance cost of the vehicles you’re considering before you buy. That way, you have one more piece of the puzzle before making your decision.

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09/29/2026

I used to think coffee was just the thing that made the morning possible. Turns out the research has been quietly piling up in its favor.

Moderate coffee drinkers tend to live longer and have lower rates of type 2 diabetes, liver problems, and some heart and brain conditions. Not because caffeine is magic — the rest of what’s in the bean matters too. That’s why decaf still shows up in a lot of the good studies.

The rules that actually matter:

Drink it earlier.
Don’t drown it in sugar.
Two to four cups is plenty for most people.
If you’re pregnant, keep the caffeine modest.

If it keeps you up or winds you up, that’s your answer — not a headline.

Happy National Coffee Day. I’ll take mine without the lecture and without the caramel drizzle.

09/29/2026

Shopping for home insurance? Look beyond the price.

Price is important when comparing home insurance options, but it’s only one part of the conversation.

When comparing quotes, take a closer look:

Are the deductibles the same?

Are the coverage limits comparable?

How is your roof covered?

What types of water damage are covered?

Are there differences in optional coverages or endorsements?

Are you comparing similar coverage from one quote to another?

A different price doesn’t always mean you’re comparing the same coverage.

Before making a decision, make sure you understand both the price and what the policy provides.

If you have questions about your State Farm coverage or would like to review your current policies, our office is here to help.

09/24/2026

I need some local help with this one…

Who has the BEST pizza in Metro Atlanta? 🍕

I’m looking for the place you’d recommend to someone who has never been there before — Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Roswell, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Sandy Springs… anywhere around the metro area.

Drop your favorite in the comments AND tell me what I need to order when I go.

I’ll take the most-mentioned places and put together a Top 5 to share later.

Let’s see which place gets the most votes!

09/24/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

The AJC put together a list of 15 things happening around Atlanta, including the North Georgia State Fair. Fall is officially here, and there’s plenty going on around town.

If you’re looking for something to do with the family, a date night, or just an excuse to get out of the house, check out the list below.

What are your plans this weekend?

👇15 things to do in Atlanta this weekend

The fun includes a performance by the multi-Grammy Award-winning group Little Big Town at the Fox Theatre and a Pixel Putt Mini Golf Tournament.

09/11/2026

I was downtown Atlanta that morning, standing next to the CNN building, when the first tower was hit.

At first it felt like a terrible accident. Then the second plane hit. People were coming out of offices onto the sidewalk. Nobody knew what to do or what was happening. I remember looking at the skyline and thinking, I have to get out of here. If they’re hitting cities, Atlanta could be next.

Twenty-five years later I still think about three things.

I think about Todd Beamer on Flight 93 saying, “Are you ready? Okay. Let’s roll,” and a plane full of ordinary people deciding they would not let that aircraft reach its target.

I think about New York firefighters going up the stairs while everyone else was coming down. 343 of them never came back.

And I think about the people who jumped. There is no way to make that image smaller. They chose the air over the fire. That is still the hardest part of the day for me.

I got out of the city that day. A lot of people did. The feeling that we were safe because we were far from New York didn’t survive the morning.

Today I’m remembering the ones who didn’t get that choice.

Never forget.


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