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they use fresh espresso beans; in fact, they only use the best ingredients in all of their products: “We will be focusing on specialty coffees, gourmet hot cocoa and affogatos in the fall.”

Customers eager to finish their ice cream before heading home have options to sit inside or outside on the spacious back deck or in the rocking chairs facing Main Street. Erin said they love the energy and vibrancy that is embodied in the store. Many people comment that they are happy to see the store bring more young people to the downtown area.

Future plans include a focus on the catering aspect of the business and a mobile component that Dave said will allow them to promote community and business development with schools, businesses and various organizations.

Although the LaBelles were diligent in their search for the perfect small-town setting for their family and business, Erin said Acworth kind of found them.

“When we found out that Acworth had a building available on Main Street, of all places, and that, when polled, the community said they wanted ice cream, we got excited,” she said. “The building, which is more than 100 years old, had so much charm and history, and Acworth’s small-town feel and great vibe made the decision feel just right. Words cannot describe how happy we are to be here, and we know that we have made the right choice with Acworth.”

The LaBelle family - Erin and Dave with children Luke, Mia and Chase - surrounded by the Scoops staff. Below, a variety of hand-dipped chocolates.