Welcome to the addiction. I'm in the same boat you are. Started my very first brew on dec 9th. There is a lot of good info and hints. Soak it in. The best piece of advice I've gotten so far is RDWAHAHB. Live these words. It will save your life.
What up man? My Ma lives in Berea and we will actually be there Christmas Eve. I live in Athens presently but came from Youngstown. Welcome to the forum. It's actually the reason that I know how to brew. Read read read. If you are ever down south, hit me up. We will grab a beer. Peace out for now.