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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta-Marietta 10am-4pm $4 general admission at 10am with LPs, This record showcase will be filled and other 45s, CDs, DVDs, posters, T-shirts, pop culture collectibles that music, movie and can pay lovers won’t want to miss. Enthusiasts $6 more for early access at 8am.

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Smyrna Public Library 11-11:30am Free to a special Children ages 3 to 10 are invited will learn all storytime experience, where they how he keeps about how Max got his job and citizens safe.

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July Outdoor Concert ThrowBack Experience

100 Village Green Cir. 7-10pm Free entry to hits Dance the night away while listening by from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s performed the ThrowBack Experience.

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EVERY MONDAY, NOW THROUGH OCT. 28 (EXCEPT GAME DAYS) Yoga Presented by Kaiser Permanente

Commemorate our great city with fireworks, fun, and live music by the beloved folk- and Americana-inspired group Banks & Shane.

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The 5th Annual Veggie Connection Event

200 Village Green Cir. SE. 10am-5pm $5 Learn more about the health, environmental and animal-welfare benefits of eating a plant-based diet by exploring products, services, and resources at this daylong celebration.

Taylor Brawner-Park 5-9pm Free entry you Head outside for dinner where and the family can savor gourmet bites and sweet treats served by some of the city’s top food trucks.

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JUNE 11-JULY 30 (EXCEPT JULY 2) Kids Tennis on the Turf

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Elite Roofing of Georgia, LLC With 20 years of experience, this company is ready to help you handle your new roofing project. Once your roof has been installed, you can rest easy thanks to a 10-Year No Leak warranty provided by the business. If there is ever an issue, 24-hour emergency service is also available.

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Make a day or a night of it! Check out these fun pla JUNE JUNE 8 Sugar Lime Blue 100 Village Green Cir. 7-10pm Free entry Check out a complimentary outdoor concert by this Americana group from Nashville, Tennessee.

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JUNE 15 41st Annual Possum Trot 10K 9135 Willeo Rd. 7am Prices vary Support the work of the Chattahoochee Nature Center, which has already taken in over 200 injured animals in 2019, by participating in this 10K and 1-mile fun run event.

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The Battery Atlanta 4-8pm $85 general admission, sponsorships starting at $500 With your general admission ticket, you’ll get to savor festive cocktails and taste authentic food created by top Puerto Rican chefs in Atlanta and visiting chefs from the Caribbean island. Plus, enjoy three hours of complimentary parking!

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The Atlanta Record & CD Show DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta-Marietta 10am-4pm $4 general admission at 10am This record showcase will be filled with LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, posters, T-shirts, and other collectibles that music, movie and pop culture lovers won’t want to miss. Enthusiasts can pay $6 more for early access at 8am.

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JUNE 11-JULY 30 (EXCEPT JULY 2) Kids Tennis on the Turf The Battery Atlanta 9:30-11:30am Free This weekly series on Tuesdays invites children and parents to step up to the net and take advantage of 30-minute introductory lessons, free play, and games hosted by professional tennis instructors.

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Meet Max, the Police Dog Smyrna Public Library 11-11:30am Free Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to a special storytime experience, where they will learn all about how Max got his job and how he keeps citizens safe.

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July Outdoor Concert ThrowBack Experience 100 Village Green Cir. 7-10pm Free entry Dance the night away while listening to hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s performed by the ThrowBack Experience.

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JULY 25-27 Southeast Homeschool Expo Cobb Galleria Centre Times and prices vary Learn how to get started with homeschooling and how to deal with everyday challenges. While there, get advice on how to prepare teenagers for college.

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AUG. 3 City of Smyrna Birthday Celebration & Fireworks!

Downtown 6-10pm Free entry Commemorate our great city with fireworks, fun, and live music by the beloved folk- and Americana-inspired group Banks & Shane.

Facebook.com/ CityOfSmyrnaGa

AUG. 4 Georgia Bridal Show Cobb Galleria Centre Noon-5pm $10 online and in advance, $15 cash at the door Meet professionals who can help turn your wedding vision into a reality at this showcase that includes a bridal fashion show at 4pm.

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AUG. 31 The 5th Annual Veggie Connection Event 200 Village Green Cir. SE. 10am-5pm $5 Learn more about the health, environmental, and animal-welfare benefits of eating a plant-based diet by exploring products, services, and resources at this daylong celebration.

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The Battery Atlanta 4-7pm Free entry Enjoy complimentary parking in the Red, Purple or Green decks before browsing fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and more from local producers.

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EVERY SATURDAY, NOW EVERY TUESDAY, NOW THROUGH OCT. 8 (EXCEPT THROUGH OCT. 19 (EXCEPT AUG. 3 AND JULY 4 AND SEPT. 3) SEPT. 28) Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays Taylor Brawner-Park 5-9pm Free entry Head outside for dinner where you and the family can savor gourmet bites and sweet treats served by some of the city’s top food trucks.

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Smyrna Outdoor Market

200 Village Green Cir. 8am-Noon Free entry This outdoor market is abundant with delicious food options.

Facebook.com/ KeepSmyrnaBeautiful

Georgia Bridal Show See AUG. 4 for details

EVERY THURSDAY Team Trivia at Wing Factory in Smyrna 2997 Cumberland Blvd. SE. 7:30-9:30pm Free entry Grab your smartest group of friends and answer questions for the chance to win awesome prizes such as house cash.

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Natural Body Spa and Shop With a 30-year history in the spa industry, this warm and inviting destination offers award-winning massage options and organic facial services. Its HydraFacial treatments deliver fast results with little to no downtime.

Bring friends to enjoy the communal Nail Bar, exclusive to this location.

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Mountain High Outfitters This active outdoor lifestyle brand offers apparel, footwear, gear and accessories. The staff can outfit you for everyday life or your next adventure. Get out. Get active. Be inspired. Live your passion.

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Best Dermatologist

Gardner Dermatology & Med Spa Dr. Alan Gardner is a board-certified dermatologist who has been in private practice since 1985. Using his more than 30 years of experience, he can successfully diagnose and treat an array of skin problems from head to toe. GardnerDermatology.com, 770-952-2100

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At Atlanta PT, patients are treated in a private and comfortable environment. Its skilled physical therapists utilize hands-on techniques throughout the 50- to 60-minute session. The dedication to customer care at this practice aims to help patients get better faster and stay better longer. AtlantaPT.com, 770-989-1405

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A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Colgrove has been performing on-site surgeries since 1986. Colgrove.com, 770-955-9000

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Piedmont Physicians of Vinings This primary care practice is dedicated to helping you get better and stay that way. Offering same-day appointments and easy online scheduling, turn to the team here for everything from wellness and sick visits to sports physicals, vaccines, and immunizations. The staff welcomes kids, teens, and adults.

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Timothy Miller PROFESSOR • SEVENTH-INNING SINGER • DAD

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While many fathers will spend this Fourth of July afternoon tending to their backyard grill, Timothy Miller will stride down a red carpet, laid out for him on SunTrust Park’s center field, to sing “God Bless America” before an Atlanta Braves home crowd.

The popular tenor soloist not only is known for his impressive performances during the seventh-inning stretch, but also for performances with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Meridian Chorale, and The Atlanta Opera.

He says he’s not sure he would’ve ever become a musician, though, if it weren’t for one fateful Sunday when his mother urged him to accompany her to a concert by Jessye Norman, a well-known opera singer, in his hometown, Augusta. “Like other teenagers, I sat there wishing I was at the park,” he laughs.

“But that performance was something I’ll never forget. It changed my life.”

He says he entertained the thought of various careers during college, but his urge to sing finally made his decision for him.

TO SING AND USE YOUR WHOLE BODY TO RESONATE INTO A CONCERT HALL CERTAINLY TOOK ME A WHILE TO WRAP MY HEAD AROUND.

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Of his performances onstage, Timothy explains, “To sing and use your whole body to resonate into a concert hall certainly took me a while to wrap my head around. It’s such a surreal experience—and I get a view no one else gets!”

Timothy’s career came full circle in 2016 when he sang in a concert featuring Jessye Norman at Emory University.

“I shared the stage with the woman who started it all for me,” he says proudly.

When he’s not making concert appearances around the globe, Timothy and his wife, Iuyana, take their kids, Morgan and Matthew, to dinner for a treat. “Orient Express is one of our favorites,” he says. “Our kids are learning Japanese and they test their skills speaking with the servers there!” TimothyMillerTenor.com

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Now, Timothy coaches other would-be musical professionals as an assistant professor of voice at Morehouse College, his alma mater. His advice to students? “Everything in our society today tells them they can be successful overnight. But the real world still says you have to pay some dues and work for what you want. I tell them to stay open to learning and growing.”

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Amanda Dolan COFFEE CONNOISSEUR • CYCLIST • TRAVELER

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From crop to cup, perfectionist Amanda Dolan knows coffee. As the energetic head coffee roaster at Smyrna’s Rev Coffee Roasters, Amanda is a certified Q-Grader, which means she can accurately detect and rate the quality of coffee beans from all over the world with just a small sip. “I’m like a wine sommelier of coffee,” she says. “Drinking coffee all day allows you to learn the universal language of the bean.”

Rev established itself as the coffee capital of Smyrna in 2007, and has since gathered a devoted following for its relaxed atmosphere, community events such as Rev Fest, and friendly roasters at the ready to take your order. Floral print and local art cover the walls, while a trendy soundtrack and roasting aromas round out the senses of a classic neighborhood coffee shop. In the back of the establishment, Amanda roasts about 1,800 pounds of coffee per week, and that number is only growing as Rev sells more and more coffee in-shop and wholesale.

I’M LIKE A WINE SOMMELIER OF COFFEE. DRINKING COFFEE ALL DAY ALLOWS YOU TO

LEARN THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF THE BEAN. Much like wine grapes and beer hops, the flavors and aromas of raw coffee beans are cultivated in the climate and soil, and they are actually green when extracted from the plant. The roasting process browns the bean and activates those profile characteristics, which ultimately end up in your coffee. “Guatemala has some of the most fertile soil in the world for coffee, because of its volcanoes,” Amanda says. “South American coffee is my favorite, because it’s naturally sweet and chocolaty. African coffee is hearty and savory, with flavors like cinnamon, tomato or even beef broth.”

As a matter of fact, shortly before she joined the Rev team, Amanda went to Antigua, Guatemala, which inevitably turned into a hands-on tour of coffee farms. Using what she learned from that education of the planting and harvesting process, Amanda ensures that only the best coffee beans travel to the Rev roaster. But when she’s not roasting, Amanda spends her time on the Silver Comet Trail. “My boyfriend and I ride road bikes,” she says. “It’s so easy to get lost in the nature and before you know it, you’ve gone 50 miles.” RevCoffee.com

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What are the best types of lights to install for security?

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Almost all lighting functions well for deterring criminals. If there is a choice between a dark house or a well-lit house, chances are, the dark house will be more enticing. Although we install low-voltage landscape lighting, there are some traditional security applications that we can use such as downlighting from the soffits on the corners of the house and from Lindsey Rodericks trees.

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WINDOW REPLACEMENT

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What is “the big glass revolution?”

Now, more than ever, homeowners can blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living with oversize glass doors. The appeal of ‘big glass’ has expanded beyond contemporary design to other styles of homes, allowing anyone to make a statement with lift-and-slide, bifold, or multislide doors in lengths up to 56 feet. Plus, with advancements in technology, you can Peter Morrison quell concerns about higher energy bills, outside noise, or drafty interiors.

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WINDOW COVERINGS

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I work the night shift.

What are the best window coverings to use to darken my bedroom?

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Most of our shades come with a room darkening fabric option or a privacy liner.

For complete darkness, a variety of shades are available with blackout lining.

We also carry Hunter Douglas products with Duolite®, a dual-opacity system featuring Andrea and Sean Zare a translucent rolling flat-fold shade and a room-darkening back panel in one headrail.

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How can I reduce springtime allergens to improve my indoor air quality?

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Is there a certain time of year when it's best to paint the exterior of my home?

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The best time to paint is when temperatures are between 70 and 80 degrees. Because of this, apart from occasional rainstorms, we find that March and September are often Charlie Dallavalle ideal months to go for a new exterior paint color.

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How do I know what waterproofing system will work best for my basement?

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Water that enters a basement through or underneath a poured concrete or block foundation wall can usually be resolved with either an interior or exterior waterproofing system.

Exterior systems involve Derek Ritchie excavating and replacing the original foundation drain. Interior systems involve developing a trench from inside the home and providing a pathway for water flow under the basement slab. Most customers prefer the lower cost and lifetime warranty of the interior system, while others prefer to simply manage the water from the exterior.

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How often should I mow for a lush lawn?

Most Atlantans have winter dormant Bermuda or zoysia grass that will begin actively growing around April. Once your green is in full swing, a great rule of thumb is to mow each week, occasionally mowing less during dry bouts. Make sure not to scalp the grass (cutting too far down to the root), taking no more than a third of the blade off Evan Rogers and Pete Wilkerson each time you trim.

Scapes

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Solid hardwood consists of a singular piece of wood that is sensitive to moisture and must be nailed to a wooden subfloor. Engineered flooring is still real wood, it is just fashioned out of different layers to be more dimensionally stable (you can glue it down) and better at dealing with damp places like basements Elisabeth Stubbs and bathrooms.

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How do you lift concrete without impacting the surrounding structure?

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The lifting process is minimally invasive, done by injecting either Portland cement and agricultural lime or polyurethane under the concrete. The material you choose fills any void and then starts to lift. This injection process is continued until the desired height is achieved. By using this process, very little disturbance is made to the surrounding area.

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Why is servicing your gutters important for maintaining the health of your roof?

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Properly maintained gutters serve a critical role in reducing the impact of heavy rains. Damaged systems can send torrents of water burrowing through the soil around your home, endangering the foundation and resulting in costly repair work.

Additionally, clogged gutters with pools of Chad Cruce standing water can lead to rot in the structures they are fixed to. The bottom line? Healthy gutters equal a healthy home!

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Saving you up to 12.2 gallons of water a day, low-flow toilets use around 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf), whereas older toilets commonly use 3.5 to 7 gpf. Low-flow showerheads are also a worthwhile investment, using around 2 gallons per minute (gpm) compared to the 3 or 4 gpm of older Jerry Hall showerheads. Over the course of a 10-minute shower, this can save you 10 to 20 gallons!

You should never replace your entire foundation. Full replacement is incredibly expensive and far more damaging to your home. Fortunately, foundation settlement and wall damage issues are easy to spot early on, so extreme measures don’t have to be taken. Once problem areas are Tom DiGregorio and Joe Rusk identified, we can provide custom-designed wall stabilization and lifting solutions to ensure your home remains permanently stable.

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What is the most durable kind of garage door?

Our most popular durable model is a steel insulated garage door. The front and back are made of steel with polyurethane insulation injected in the middle. This composition resists scratches and dings and can even withstand a baseball thrown awry. With a variety of exterior patterns, window designs and color choices, you can customize this door to fit your style from John Nale contemporary metal to a traditional wood grain carriage-house door.

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Financial Wellness Booster Shots for Atlanta Business Owners

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B

y now, most of us understand there’s no magic pill or quick fix for weight loss. Persistence pays off. Likewise, financial wellness takes discipline. Once you’ve got the basics taken care of (funding retirement, being smart about taxes, and managing debt wisely) you’re ready to take it to the next level.

annually. Bonus: Money you put into a captive insurance company is subject to the capital gains tax rate (20%) rather than the ordinary income tax rate (37%).

Get creative with compensation.

Think you can’t afford a superstar sales or marketing person? Commission-based

Host a bi-annual meeting of the minds. Assemble all your trusted

advisors twice a year to make sure everyone’s on the same page. Include your CPA, attorney, personal financial advisor and anyone else who’s involved in strategic planning for your business and personal finances. Or you can use a

Maximize your personal wealth and minimize your financial risks with these seven wealth-building tips for business owners:

Treat your HSA (health savings account) like a retirement account.

Self-insure your business. High-

income earning business owners can selfinsure their business using what’s called a “captive insurance company.” This means you’re underwriting your own supplemental property and casualty insurance to cover exclusions or exemptions not covered in the regular market, rather than paying a bona fide insurance company. Your business may deduct up to $2.2 million in premiums

compensation arrangements can make top talent more affordable. They get paid what they’re worth, and you get most out of your investment.

Tap into the gig economy. The gig

economy, with its wide array of independent workers, gives small to mid-size companies more affordable access to professional expertise in areas such as creative services and sales support. Caveat: Avoid creating a de-facto employee relationship by exerting too much control over how, when and where independent contractors do their work.

Hire family. Pay your kids to appear in advertising and make a one-time contribution to their Roth IRA as compensation. You save money on marketing, and your kids get a head start on their own savings.

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Basic financial wellness gives you the freedom to take advantage of wealthbuilding opportunities like these and more.

If you don’t already have your business and personal finances in order, there is no time like the present to start.

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You get an immediate tax break for annual HSA payments, and the principle and interest grow tax-deferred if you ultimately use the funds for medical expenses.

Consider an HSA as an alternative to buying long term care insurance. The key is to start early and let it grow until you reach retirement (when medical expenses tend to increase).

Be your own landlord. Consider a lease back for company assets such as buildings, equipment, and cars. A leaseback arrangement means you buy the building/ equipment/car, then lease it back to the company. There can be significant financial, tax and personal wealth building advantages to owning versus paying rent.

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